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Sir Thomas More: The Utopia
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025987552
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sir Thomas More, the Utopia is a cornerstone of political philosophy and Renaissance literature. Written as a satirical travel narrative, the work describes the laws, customs, and social structures of a fictional island nation where reason and communal interests supersede private greed. Through the observations of the traveler Raphael Hythloday, Thomas More presents a profound critique of the social and political injustices of his time, exploring radical ideas concerning property, justice, and the common good.
As the foundational text of the utopian genre, this work introduced a new conceptual framework for imagining the ideal state. It remains an essential read for those interested in the history of ideas, humanism, and the development of modern political theory. More's masterpiece invites readers to reflect on the nature of a just society and the perennial struggle between reality and idealism. This enduring classic continues to resonate with its sharp insights into human governance and the possibilities of social transformation.
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