Francis Bacon's use of ancient myths in Novum Organum
Francis Bacon's monumental work, Novum Organum, is an attempt to establish a new status for mankind. Using some of the most prominent myths —particularly those dealing with the gods Pan, Dionysius, Perseus, and Prometheus— Bacon hoped to inaugurate a new era of success and happiness...
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Universidad de Alicante
1994-11-01
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| Series: | Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses |
| Online Access: | https://raei.ua.es/article/view/1994-n7-francis-bacons-use-of-ancient-myths-in-novum-organum |