A Man for All Seasons
A Man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt is a reissue published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on April 14, 1990. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The book dramatizes the historic conflict between Sir Thomas More and Henry VIII, portraying More as a courageous figure who stood firm in his convictions despite the dire consequences he faced.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of More’s life, highlighting his roles as a nobleman, lawyer, and humanist, as well as his friendship with Henry VIII. The narrative delves into More’s moral dilemmas as he navigates the political landscape of 16th-century England, ultimately leading to his resignation as Lord Chancellor and his refusal to acknowledge the king’s supremacy over the Pope. This work engages with themes of integrity and conviction, offering insights into the historical and personal struggles of a man who chose to uphold his beliefs in the face of adversity.
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The dramatization of Sir Thomas More’s historic conflict with Henry VIII—a compelling portrait of a courageous man who died for his convictions and a modern classic that “challenges the mind, and, in the end, touches the heart” (New York Times).
Sir Thomas More—the brilliant nobleman, lawyer, humanist, author of such works as Utopia—was a long-time friend and favorite of Henry VIII, ascending to the position of Lord Chancellor in 1529. Yet he was also a staunch Catholic, and when Henry broke with the Church in 1531 after the Pope had refused to grant him a divorce from Catherine of Aragon, More resigned the Chancellorship. In 1534, Parliament passed a bill requiring all subjects to take an oath acknowledging the supremacy of England’s king over all foreign sovereigns—including the Pope. More refused, was imprisoned, and finally was executed in 1535.
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