New Atlantis

This incomplete utopian work depicts a mythical island society where science, learning, and Christian piety govern daily life. shipwrecked sailors wash ashore on the remote land of Bensalem and discover a community dedicated to systematic scientific research and human discovery. Through dialogues with the island leaders, the visitors explore a progressive vision for philosophy, knowledge, and state organization.

by Francis Bacon

Printed by J.H. for William Lee ... · First published 1626 · 47 pages