The Select Life and Works of Thomas More presents the writings and biographies of Thomas More, a saint and statesman who was martyred during the bloody reign of King Henry VIII. Learn about this fascinating Reformation martyr through his own words and faithful biographical sketches. This collection includes More’s influential Utopia and his controversial The Supplication of Souls. You’ll encounter More’s sharp humor throughout this collection, particularly in The Wisdom and Wit of Blessed Thomas More. Four biographies present the facts of More’s life, including an intimate portrait by his son-in-law William Roper and another by his great-grandson Cresacre More.

This biography of Thomas More was written by More’s son-in-law, William Roper. From the privileged position of family intimacy, Roper’s biography of More offers valuable insight, both into the person of Thomas More and into the political turmoil that defined his destiny.