In this timeless collection of essays, Francis Bacon explores a wide range of topics, from the nature of truth and knowledge to the virtues of wisdom and learning. Drawing on his vast learning and formidable intellect, Bacon offers a series of incisive and thought-provoking reflections on the human condition. These essays are essential reading for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the development of English literary prose.

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