Essays of Francis Bacon is distinct for his unique perspective. Francis Bacon, philosopher, essayist, lawyer and statesman, was born in London in 1561. In 1584 he entered Parliament, and made the acquaintance of the Earl of Essex, who endeavoured to advance him in his career. Nevertheless, having been appointed to investigate the causes of Essex’s revolt in 1601, Bacon was largely responsible for the earl’s conviction. In 1621 he was charged with bribery, fined and imprisoned in the Tower. Following his release, he retired to his family home and spent his remaining years in philosophical and literary work. He has edited Cymbeline for the Penguin Shakespeare and The Winter’s Tale for the third series of the Arden Shakespeare. His most famous work, he considers a diverse range of subjects, such as death and marriage, ambition and atheism, in prose that is vibrant and rich in Renaissance learning.