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100	1		_aChurch, R. W. _q(Richard William), _d1815-1890
245	1	0	_aBacon
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aEnglish Men Of Letters
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-29
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Michael Punch and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Bacon" by R. W. Church is a historical account written during the late 19th century as part of the "English Men of Letters" series. The work serves as a biography of Francis Bacon, exploring his life, philosophical contributions, and his complex character, which embodies both remarkable intellect and moral ambiguity. It delves into Bacon’s aspirations for knowledge and the enhancement of human understanding, juxtaposed with his political maneuvers and ethical compromises. The opening of the book sets the stage by illustrating Bacon's dual nature—the brilliance of his intellect and the intrinsic flaws in his character. Church examines Bacon's early life, highlighting his noble lineage, precocious intellect, and ambitious pursuits, while also acknowledging how his desire for power and acceptance led to moral compromises, such as his obsequiousness to those in authority. Through this introduction, readers are given insights into the paradox of Bacon’s illustrious ambitions for the betterment of humankind contrasted with the personal failings that ultimately marred his achievements, painting a compelling picture of a man whose life was both inspirational and troubled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBacon, Francis, 1561-1626
700	1		_aMorley, John, _d1838-1923
830		0	_aEnglish Men Of Letters
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13888
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