Mystery of Francis Bacon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564591357)

The Mystery of Francis Bacon by William T. Smedley is a book that explores the life and works of the renowned philosopher, writer, and statesman, Francis Bacon. The book delves into the mysteries surrounding Bacon's life and his contributions to literature, philosophy, and science. Smedley examines Bacon's life from his early years as a lawyer to his rise to political power and his eventual downfall. The book also explores Bacon's philosophy on knowledge and the pursuit of truth, as well as his influence on the development of modern science. The Mystery of Francis Bacon is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential historical figure.Contents: Sources of Information; Stock from which Bacon Came; Francis Bacon, 1560-1572; At Cambridge; Early Compositions; Bacon's �������Temporis Partus Maximus�������; Bacon's First Allegorical Romance; Bacon in France, 1576-1579; Bacon's Suit on His Return to England, 1580; �������Rare and Unaccustomed Suit�������; Bacon's Second Visit to the Continent and After; Is it probable that Bacon left Manuscripts Hidden Away?; How the Elizabethan Literature was Produced; Clue to the Mystery of Bacon's Life; Burghley and Bacon; 1623 Folio Edition of Shakespeare's Plays; Authorized Version of the Bible, 1611; How Bacon Marked Books with the Publication of Which He was Connected; Bacon and Emblemata; Shakespeare's Sonnets; Bacon's Library; Two German Opinions on Shakespeare and Bacon; Testimony of Bacon's Contemporaries; Missing Fourth Part of �������The Great Instauration�������; The Philosophy of Bacon.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: William T. Smedley
ISBN-10: 1564591352
ISBN-13: 9781564591357
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1992
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.36h x 7.90w x 0.47d