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- How does Bacon delineate the methods for attaining a 'great place' in life?How does Bacon delineate the methods for attaining a 'great place' in life? Francis Bacon (1561–1626) gives wise advice in his essay. “Of Great Place” (1625) tells how to rise in life. He speaks about[Expand...]
- What practical advice did Bacon give to the men in high position?What practical advice did Bacon give to the men in high position? Or, What practical advice does Bacon give to the men in high post? Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was a wise English essayist. His essay[Expand...]
- Planting of countries is like planting of woods"Planting of countries is like planting of woods"—Why are countries compared to woods? [NU. 2021] ★★★ Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was a famous essayist. His essay “Of Plantations” was published in 1625. In this essay, he[Expand...]
- Write a short note on 'Aphorism'.Write a short note on 'Aphorism'. Francis Bacon (1561–1626) is famous for his essays. His collection was published in 1625. One of the key features in his writing is the use of aphorism. An aphorism[Expand...]
- "Revenge is a kind of wild justice"—Explain. "Revenge is a kind of wild justice"—Explain. Or, how is revenge a kind of wild justice? Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was a moral philosopher. His essay "Of Revenge" was published in 1625 in his collection "Essays[Expand...]
- Unmarried men are best friends, best masters, best servants; but not always best subjects’—Explain.How do you justify that an unmarried person is the best friend, best master; but not always best subject? Or, ‘Unmarried men are best friends, best masters, best servants; but not always best subjects’—Explain. Francis[Expand...]
- Describe Bacon's concept of truth.Describe Bacon's concept of truth. Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was an extraordinary English thinker. His essay "Of Truth" was published in 1625. In this essay, Bacon explains the value of truth. He speaks of truth as[Expand...]
- Evaluate Francis Bacon as an EssayistEvaluate Francis Bacon as an essayist. Or, How would you explain the fact that Bacon's essays never fail to attract readers? The word essay is derived from the French word 'essayer.' It means "to attempt"[Expand...]
- Write a note on Bacon's prose style with reference to his essays you have read.Write a note on Bacon's prose style with reference to his essays you have read. Francis Bacon’s (1561-1626) prose style is very famous. He was an English essayist and thinker. His essays were written from[Expand...]
- Discuss Bacon's ornate use of language in his Essays. Discuss Bacon's ornate use of language in his Essays. Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was a great prose writer. His essays are full of wisdom and beauty. He used a special kind of rich language. This is[Expand...]
- Discuss Bacon as a practical moralist full of worldly wisdom.“Bacon's essays are impregnated with the teachings of pragmatism.”—Elucidate. [NU. 2022] Or, Discuss Bacon as a practical moralist full of worldly wisdom. [NU. 2020] Or, The essays of Bacon are filled with practical wisdom. Discuss.[Expand...]
