Works: Collected and Edited by James Spedding, Robert Leslie Ellis, and Douglas Denon Heath; Volume 2

This is Volume 2 of the collected "Works" of Francis Bacon, meticulously gathered and edited by James Spedding, Robert Leslie Ellis, and Douglas Denon Heath. This edition aims to present Bacon's writings in a scholarly and accessible format, reflecting the intellectual landscape of the mid-19th century while preserving the integrity of Bacon's original thought. The volume offers readers a comprehensive insight into Bacon's philosophical ideas and literary style.

Explore the wisdom and insight of one of history's most influential thinkers. A must-have for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy, literature, and the history of ideas.

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Francis Bacon was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1909. He emerged as one of the leading painters of the 20th century during the 40s and 50s. Bacon expanded the possibilities of figurative art with a bold, expressionistic style at a time when abstraction was the dominant mode. He was also one of the first artists to depict overtly homosexual themes. He stands as a towering figure in 20th-century art, having established a huge influence on younger generations of painters. He died in 1992.