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The Essay

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The Great Essayists
1/4. Francis Bacon. Writer and philosopher
AC Grayling explores four key figures from the rich tradition of English essay writing, beginning with Francis Bacon - considered to be the father of the genre.
Producer Matt Silver EMAIL: theessayi5bbc.co.uk

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Francis Bacon.
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Francis Bacon
Producer:
Matt Silver
Source: Radio Times

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