A Conference Of Pleasure: Composed For Some Festive Occasion About The Year 1592 By Francis Bacon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162982755)

""A Conference of Pleasure"" is a collection of essays written by the renowned philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon, around the year 1592. The book was composed for a festive occasion, possibly a gathering of friends or colleagues, and is a reflection of Bacon's thoughts on various topics related to pleasure and enjoyment. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including the nature of pleasure, the role of music and dance in entertainment, the value of friendship, and the importance of moderation in all things. Bacon's writing is characterized by his keen intellect and his ability to analyze complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest thinkers in the history of Western philosophy, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in the nature of pleasure and the pursuit of happiness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Bacon
ISBN-10: 1162982756
ISBN-13: 9781162982755
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d