The Essays of Francis Bacon: Inspiring Perfection

Abstract

To make himself a perfect one and to live a life in utmost contentment is an indispensable desire of every human being. The proper utilization of knowledge and power helps a man enjoy a life of paramount peace and tranquility. But if he goes wrong, it will be a fatal disaster for him that might also make his life nothing but a stockroom of sighs and tears. In order to be a perfect and successful one human definitely needs someone who always helps him see the right path. He is certainly in need of some idols who will never let him be engulfed by confusion. Here comes the name of Francis Bacon, a man from the Renaissance whose essays work tremendously as a source of inspiration and courage and motivate man to respond to the appeal of goodness. He persuades man to deal with the prickles of life with a zeal to win over every difficulty. This paper, with an aim to let people imbibe the spirits of Bacon’s essays into their hearts, is an endeavor to explore how his essays inspire its readers to live simply but gorgeously while striving best to attain perfection and to enjoy its strength and beauty.