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Thomas More's seminal work, Utopia, presents a fascinating vision of an ideal island society where citizens live in remarkable peace and harmony. Through vivid dialogues, the narrative explores profound questions of governance, social structure, and the distribution of wealth, offering a stark contrast to the realities of 16th-century Europe. This enduring masterpiece not only imagines a world free from oppression and suffering but also serves as a powerful satire, profoundly influencing utopian literature for centuries. More's insightful exploration of societal ideals and human nature continues to resonate, inviting readers to contemplate the very definition of a perfect world.

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paperback edition cover

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Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2020

256 pages

ISBN: 9780241382684

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Classics

Published May 6, 2003

180 pages

ISBN: 9780140449105

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First Published

1516

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Utopia by Thomas More.

War/Trauma
Violence