The Collected Works (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Utopia, The History of King Richard III, Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation, De Tristitia Christi, BiographyBy Thomas More

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Thomas More's The Collected Works gathers the full range of a Renaissance mind: the philosophical fiction of Utopia, humanist dialogues, polemical treatises, devotional meditations, letters, histories, and legal-political writings. Across Latin and English prose, More's style combines classical learning, forensic precision, irony, and moral seriousness. Read within the context of Northern humanism and the early Reformation, these works reveal a writer deeply engaged with questions of commonwealth, conscience, authority, social justice, and the disciplined life of the soul. More was a lawyer, scholar, parliamentarian, and eventually Lord Chancellor of England under Henry VIII. His friendship with Erasmus, training in rhetoric and law, and immersion in both civic service and religious devotion shaped his literary production. The tensions that marked his life—between public duty and private conscience, reformist learning and Catholic orthodoxy—culminated in his refusal to endorse royal supremacy, leading to his execution in 1535. This collection is indispensable for readers seeking more than the famous Utopia. It offers a comprehensive portrait of a writer whose imagination, faith, and political intelligence helped define early modern Europe. Scholars, students, and historically minded general readers will find here a challenging, eloquent, and enduring body of work. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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GenreLiterary Classics

Length40 hrs 16 mins

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Publish dateNov 22, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2The Collected Works

3Utopia (1516)

4Introduction

5Discourses of Raphael Hythloday, of the Best State of a Commonwealth (pt. 1)

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6Discourses of Raphael Hythloday, of the Best State of a Commonwealth (pt. 2)

7The History of King Richard the Third (c. 1513–1518)

8The History of King Richard the Third (pt. 1)

9The History of King Richard the Third (pt. 2)

10The Continuation of the History of King Richard the Third from the Hardyng&#x27;s Chronicle

11The Four Last Things (c. 1522)

12The Remembrance of Death

13Of Pride and Envy

14Of Covetousness, Gluttony, and Sloth

15Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation (1534)

16BOOK ONE (pt. 1)

17BOOK ONE (pt. 2)

18BOOK TWO (pt. 1)

19BOOK TWO (pt. 2)

20BOOK THREE (pt. 1)

21BOOK THREE (pt. 2)

22The Sadness of Christ (De Tristitia Christi) (1535)

23The Printer to the Gentle Reader

24Of the Sorrow, Weariness, Fear, and Prayer of Christ Before His Taking, as It Is Written in the XXVI Chapter of St. Matthew, the XIII of St. Mark, the XXII of St. Luke, and the XVIII of St. John

25‘Of the Cutting of Malchus&#x27;s Ear.’

26How His Disciples Forsook Him

27Of the Taking of Christ

28The Life of Pico della Mirandola (Translated by Thomas More)

29Introduction By J. M. Rigg

30The Life of Pico Della Mirandola

31Dedication

32The Life of Giovanni Pico, Earl of Mirandola

33Three Letters Written by Pico Della Mirandola

34The Interpretation of Giovanni Pico Upon This Psalm Conserva Me Domine

35Pico&#x27;s Twelve Rules

36Pico&#x27;s Twelve Weapons of Spiritual Battle