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Thomas More
1478-1535
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Utopia
"Utopia" by Saint Thomas More is a work of fiction and socio-political satire written in Latin and published in 1516. This frame narrative depicts a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs. Through dialogue between More and the traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus, the work explores contemporary European problems—warfare, theft, poverty, and enclosure—while describing an alternative society that challenges Renaissance notions of governance. The book questions whether philosophers should work within flawed political systems or pursue radical ideals.
Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation With Modifications To Obsolete Language By Monica Stevens
"Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation" by Saint Thomas More is a work written in 1534 while imprisoned in the Tower of London. Set in Hungary between Ottoman invasions, it presents a fictional dialogue between Vincent and his uncle Anthony about finding comfort in suffering. Through their conversation, More explores tribulation's spiritual meaning, the transience of worldly pleasure, and redemption through Christ. The work blends spiritual reflection with political thought from a humanist facing his own persecution.