Publisher's Synopsis
""New Atlantis"" is a utopian novel written by Francis Bacon, first published in 1627. The story is set on an imaginary island in the Pacific Ocean, called Bensalem, which is discovered by a European ship after being lost at sea. The island is a utopian society that is governed by a scientific elite known as the ""House of Solomon's House."" The inhabitants of Bensalem are highly advanced in science and technology, and they have developed a range of inventions that are far ahead of their time. The novel is structured as a series of dialogues between the ship's crew and the inhabitants of Bensalem, in which the latter describe their society and its customs. The book explores a range of themes, including the relationship between science and religion, the role of government in society, and the potential benefits of scientific progress.""New Atlantis"" is widely regarded as one of the most important works of early modern science fiction, and it has had a significant influence on later writers in the genre. The book is also notable for its vision of a utopian society that is based on the principles of science and reason, rather than religion or tradition.This is one of Bacon's most mysterious and prophetical works. References to the philosophy of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons are abundant. It is maintained that the New Atlantis was the blueprint for the founding of America. ""This fable my lord devised, to the end that he might exhibit therein a model or description of a college, instituted for the interpreting of nature, and the producing of great and marvellous works for the benefit of man, under the name of Solomon's House, or the College of the Six Days' Works.������� This book must be read by anyone interested in mystical history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
