Literary Essays

Lamb is the best reveller of his past memories. Charles Lamb, a visualiser of Memories, plays the best tune of his past life on the present guitar. His essays are haunted with the pictures of his past life.

In the essay “Of Great Place,” as he addresses those in positions of power, he carefully explains both the paths they should follow and the pitfalls they must avoid to succeed.

In “Of Ambition”, Bacon examines the temperament of ambitious individuals—acknowledging their energy and determination in pursuing their goals, yet cautioning that unchecked ambition can become dangerous, especially when thwarted.

Francis Bacon composed his essay Of Marriage and Single Life to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of married life compared to single life, highlighting the conflict between personal freedom and social duty.

“Of Friendship” is the testimony of his profound understanding of human psychology and the cares and precautions he must observe in his everyday life in society.

Joseph Addison as an essayist occupies a very important place as an essayist and social reformer. He is a great 18th century writer.

Bacon claims that studies serve not only the single purpose of increasing knowledge, but also they contribute to delight, to improve ability and to make our expression impressive.

The essay entitled “Of Regiment Of Health” is full of practical wisdom and utility for the common man. Bacon presents his logical intellect in the essay.

In the present essay, Popular Superstitions, Addison has pointed out the folly of superstitious beliefs which poison our everyday life.

The essay entitled Female Orators is a satire on the talkativeness of women. Addison exposes the foible of women who talk incessantly upon trivial matter in an amusing manner.