Utopia

by Saint Thomas More

Overview

Utopia (Libellus vere aureus, nec minus salutaris quam festivus, de optimo rei publicae statu deque nova insula Utopia) is a satirical work of fiction and political philosophy by Thomas More (1478-1535) published in 1516 in Latin. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society as described by the character Raphael Hythloday who lived there some years, who describes and its religious, social and political customs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788834193945
Publisher:	eGriffo
Publication date:	10/04/2019
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Sir Thomas More was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, and well-known Renaissance humanist. He is revered in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More. Thomas More was the son of Sir John More, a prominent barrister who subsequently served as a judge, and his wife Agnes (née Graunger), and was born on Milk Street in the City of London on February 7, 1478. The second of six kids, he was. St. Anthony's School, then regarded as one of London's top institutions, served as More's place of education. From October 1529 until May 1532, he also assisted Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England. In his 1516 book Utopia, he outlines the governmental structure of a fictional island state. William More contemplated becoming a monk in 1503 and 1504, but he decided to be a layperson and enter politics instead. More is commemorated in the calendar of saints of the Third Order of Saint Francis as a member of that Order, according to tradition. On July 6, 1535, the execution took place at Tower Hill. The scaffold's frame appeared to be so weak that it may collapse as he was about to ascend the steps; he said: ""I pray you, master Lieutenant, see me safe up.""