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Utopia (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Paperback): Sir Thomas More

Utopia (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) (Paperback)

Sir Thomas More; Introduction by Wayne A. Rebhorn; Notes by Wayne A. Rebhorn; Translated by Ralph Robinson

Series: Barnes & Noble Classics

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"Utopia," by Sir Thomas More, is part of the "Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes & Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.
One of the most influential books in the Western philosophical and literary tradition, Sir Thomas More's "Utopia" appeared in 1516. The formidable Henry VIII had recently assumed the throne in England, and conflicting ideas about religion were fueling the Reformation throughout Europe. A scathing satire, "Utopia" was hugely successful and vaulted More to the forefront of the growing humanist movement.
The story of "Utopia" is told by a mysterious sailor named Raphael Hythloday, who travels to the New World with the Italian explorer Vespucci and remains at a fort builtat the farthest point reached. From there, he discovers a strange island kingdom named Utopia, a pagan and communist city-state in which language, social customs, dress, architecture, and education are identical throughout the country's fifty-four cities. The Utopians have eliminated wealth, the nobility, and currency. Labor and goods are distributed equally and property is held in common. And there are no monasteries, alehouses, or academies to tempt a person to withdraw from society.
Given More's satiric leanings and eventual execution, is "Utopia" simply an attack on Europe's wickedness? Or is it a philosophical tract extolling the ideal way to live? Ultimately," Utopia" navigates a course between the desire to create perfection and the pragmatic understanding that perfection, given the fallibility of mankind, is impossible.
Wayne A. Rebhorn is Celanese Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written extensively on Renaissance literature in English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Latin, on authors from Boccaccio through More and Shakespeare down to Milton.

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Imprint: Fine Communications,US
Country of origin: United States
Series: Barnes & Noble Classics
Release date: April 2005
First published: April 2005
Authors: Sir Thomas More
Introduction by: Wayne A. Rebhorn
Notes by: Wayne A. Rebhorn
Translators: Ralph Robinson
Dimensions: 204 x 132 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 978-1-59308-244-4
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social & political philosophy
Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Western philosophy, c 500 to c 1600 > General
LSN: 1-59308-244-4
Barcode: 9781593082444

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