The Greatest Works of Thomas More (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Essays, Prayers, Poems, Letters & Biographies: Utopia, The History of King Richard III, Dialogue of Comfort Against TribulationBy Thomas More, William Roper
Length40h 55m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of Thomas More gathers the writings of one of Renaissance humanism's most searching and paradoxical minds, placing political fantasy, devotional argument, polemic, and biographical remembrance in illuminating proximity. From the enduring imaginative experiment of Utopia to works of conscience, controversy, and spiritual reflection, the volume reveals a writer equally attentive to civic order, moral ambiguity, and the claims of faith. Its range of styles—dialogue, satire, treatise, prayer, and life-writing—situates More within the vigorous intellectual ferment of early modern Europe. The collection is enriched by the presence of William Roper, More's son-in-law and early biographer, whose account helped shape the posthumous image of More as statesman, martyr, and exemplar of learned piety. Together, these voices register the pressures of Tudor politics, the Reformation, and the humanist recovery of classical eloquence. They illuminate how private conscience and public duty could collide in an age of institutional transformation. This volume is recommended to readers seeking a concentrated encounter with More's literary, political, and religious legacy. It offers students and general readers alike a rare opportunity to trace the tensions between ideal commonwealths and historical realities, intellectual play and mortal seriousness, individual conviction and collective authority.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length40 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 1)
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6The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 2)
7The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 3)
8The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 4)
9The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 5)
10The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 6)
11The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 7)
12The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 8)
13The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 9)
14The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 10)
15The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 11)
16The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 12)
17The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 13)
18The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 14)
19The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 15)
20The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 16)
21The Greatest Works of Thomas More (pt. 17)
22Analysis
23Reflection
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