New Atlantis by Francis Bacon
"New Atlantis" is a utopian novel that explores the fictional island of Bensalem, discovered by a crew of shipwrecked Europeans. The island is home to a society where scientific research and discovery is highly valued, and advancements in technology and science have led to a utopian lifestyle for its inhabitants. The novel explores themes of science, religion, and politics, and presents a vision of an ideal society achieved through knowledge and learning.
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This book is on the following lists:
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)