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This collection of Bacon's English writings includes all of the major literary works on which his reputation rests: "The Advancement of Learning", the "Essays" (in their first and final versions), and "The New Atlantis". It also includes 16 works not reprinted for over a century, which show Bacon's remarkable abilities in politics, law, theology and poetry. The selections are annotated in detail, with particular emphasis placed on explaining Bacon's language.