Few people have had as enduring an influence as Thomas More
(1478-1535), who--along with Erasmus, with whom he
corresponded--was the quintessential Renaissance Humanist. More had
a deep understanding of the classics. He wrote poems in Latin and
prepared Latin translations of Lucian's Greek dialogues. Like so
many thinkers of his day, he had a strong interest in the
philosophy of education. Trained as a lawyer, he was also a leading
political figure of his time. He became a member of Parliament in
1504, speaker of the House of Commons in 1523, Chancellor of the
Duchy of Lancaster in 1525, and Lord Chancellor in 1529. But most
importantly, he was a theologian and religious leader and had once
contemplated pursuing a religious vocation. He challenged the
influence of Lutheranism; debated Christopher St. German about the
limits of ecclesiastical jurisdiction in England; and wrote
theological treatises on the sufferings of Christ, the nature of
heresies, and other religious topics. Though he saw himself as the
king's servant, he refused to acknowledge the authority of Henry
VIII as spiritual head of England. For his defiance, he was
executed; for his martyrdom, he was canonized. Many of his views
are reflected in what is perhaps his most famous work, "Utopia, "
in which he offers a fictional portrait of an ideal society.
Research on More has flourished in the centuries after his
death, particularly since his canonization. This bibliography
includes more than 1600 annotated entries for major works on his
life and writings not only written in English, but also in French,
German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. It contains
entries for books, chapters, journal articles, and numerous
unpublished dissertations. The opening chapters cover reference
works, editions, and editorial concerns. A chapter on biography
precedes sections on general critical studies; More's reception,
reputation, and influence; the religious and philosophical
background of his works; and his language, style, and use of
classical and Christian sources. Individual chapters then treat
particular major works, such as his "History of King Richard III, "
or clusters of his shorter writings, such as his English and Latin
poems. Entries include cross-references, and the volume closes with
a detailed index.
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