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050 4 _aSB
100 1 _aBacon, Francis,
_d1561-1626
245 1 0 _aOf Gardens: An essay
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-25
508 _aTurgut Dincer
520 _a"Of Gardens: An essay by Francis Bacon" is a reflective essay likely written in the early 17th century. This work explores the aesthetics and importance of gardens, presenting them as vital elements of civilized living and human enjoyment. Bacon articulates his vision for ideal gardens, emphasizing the interplay of beauty and functionality throughout the seasons. In this essay, Bacon outlines a comprehensive design for an expansive garden, integrating various types of plants to ensure beauty year-round. He discusses the importance of specific flowers and trees, detailing how to arrange them for both aesthetic pleasure and practical use. He advocates for a structured layout that includes distinct areas such as a green entrance and a wild heath, while also emphasizing the importance of fountains and thoughtful landscaping. Through his writings, Bacon reflects on gardens as not merely a collection of plants but as a profound source of pleasure and renewal for the human spirit, highlighting their role in the larger context of architecture and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGardens
700 1 _aPissarro, Esther,
_d1870-1951
700 1 _aPissarro, Lucien,
_d1863-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46964
999 _c87803
_d87803