Bring out the aphoristic quality of Bacon with reference to "of studies"
Francis
bacon has a distinct prose style. the aspect which makes his prose distinct is
the aphoristic style. the aphoristic
style is a way of expression which is concise
and pointed. in this style sentences are brief and rapid. they reveal
some insights and truths."of studies" reflect bacon's aphoristic style.
Most of
the sentences bacon uses in "of
studies" are short but loaded with meaning.they contain general truth.for
example,"Crafty men condemn studies,simple men admire them, and viae men
use them."again, suggesting the importance of reading, speaking, and
writing, bacon, in the shortest possible words, writes :"reading marketh a
full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man." bacon's aphoristic
quality is seen even when he does not support reading without having any
practical benefit.for instance," to spend too much time in studies is
sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affectation; to make judgment
wholly by their rules is the humour of scholar."
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