The New Atlantis

<p>The New Atlantis is a novel by Sir Francis Bacon. In this work the author portrays a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a land where generosity and enlightenment dignity and splendor piety and public spirit are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of the island of Bensalem.</p><p>In The New Atlantis many aspects of the society and history of the island are described such as the christian religion which is reported to have being born there as a copy of the Bible and a letter from the Apostle Saint Bartholomew arrived there miraculously a few years after the Ascension of Jesus; a cultural feast in honor of the family institution called "the Feast of the Family"; a college of sages the Salomon's House "the very eye of the kingdom."</p><p><strong>Editor's Note: </strong> In order to be more enjoyable during reading this book is in 5" x 8" format. In the same spirit the paper is cream-colored which causes less fatigue to the eyes than white paper. All our publications are carefully handled both in terms of typography and design.</p>