Thomas More A Biography
Thomas More A Biography by Richard Marius, published by Collins in 1986, offers an in-depth exploration of the life of Sir Thomas More, a prominent Tudor prelate and Lord Chancellor of England. This edition spans 562 pages and is presented in English, providing a comprehensive look at More’s complex character and the human qualities that resonate across different eras, such as pride, love, and ambition.
Readers will find a detailed account of More’s life, highlighting his wit and storytelling prowess, which positioned him as a significant figure between Chaucer and Shakespeare. The biography delves into the contradictions of More’s character, portraying him as a true Renaissance man. It examines his legacy as both a martyr and a brilliant public figure, offering insights that remain relevant today.
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Over the centuries, biographers of Thomas More have frequently praised him and made him an example for their own times. He was a man for all seasons. This tudor prelate and Lord Chancellor of England shared human qualities identifiable in all ages – pride, love, ambition, generosity, hypocrisy and greed. He was less thancommon because he was witty and a great storyteller – possibly the best between Chaucer and Shakespeare. He was a true Renaissance man with the contradictions such praise imposes on a towering figure. In this biography, Sir Thomas More, the martyr and brilliant public figure, is a lesson for our time.
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