What is Francis Bacon popularly known for in English Literature?

A

Writing poetry

B

Writing plays

C

Writing essays

D

Writing novels

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১. About Francis Bacon

  • Full Name: Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Alban (Sir Francis Bacon)

  • Lifespan: 1561–1626

  • Professions: Lawyer, Statesman, Philosopher, Writer

  • Contribution to Literature: Known as the father of the English essay; famous for his worldly wisdom and concise style.


২. Literary Importance

  • Popularly recognized as a master essayist in English literature.

  • Essays reflect practical philosophy, moral insight, and human experience.

  • His writings influenced later essayists and thinkers.


৩. Famous Essays

  • Of Love

  • Of Revenge

  • Of Studies

  • Of Marriage and Single Life

  • Of Friendship

  • Of Truth


৪. Notable Quotes

  • “Wives are young men’s mistresses; companions for middle age, and old men’s nurses.”

  • “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.”

  • “It is impossible to love and to be wise.”

  • “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.”

  • “Wonder is the seed of knowledge.”

  • “A false friend is more dangerous than an open enemy.”

  • “Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite.”

  • “Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.”

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