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The Great Essayists
Writer and philosopher AC Grayling explores four key figures from the rich tradition of English essay writing
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English nobleman Francis Bacon is considered to be the father of the English essay.
Feb 2008
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The essays of English parliamentarian Joseph Addison, born in 1672, are literary gems.
Feb 2008
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William Hazlitt was a journalist, critic and republican, renowned for his polemic prose.
Feb 2008
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Poet Matthew Arnold was also known for his essays discussing new ideas about culture.
Feb 2008