Question

Which type of books does Bacon suggest should be "chewed and digested"?

• A. Those that require close attention
• B. Those that are lengthy
• C. Those that are philosophical
• D. Those that are entertaining

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Those that require close attention

• Bacon writes that there can be many types of books.

• Some books are only tasted or read superficially while others are swallowed means demands more seriousness.

• But some other books deserve to be chewed and digested means reading thoroughly and deeply.

• Some books can be studied by subordinate or junior people who make notes of them and which are read by others.

• But such books are unimportant for serious affairs. As such books can be compared to distilled water which is devoid of all the nutrients.