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The Great Essayists: Writer and philosopher AC Grayling explores key figures from the rich tradition of English essay writing. 1/4: Francis Bacon.

The Great Essayists

Writer and philosopher AC Grayling explores key figures from the rich tradition of English essay writing.

1/4. English nobleman Francis Bacon is considered to be the father of the English essay and his work, first published at the end of the 16th century, has never been out of print since.

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Mon 4 Feb 200823:00
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