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 book is a classic work of both fiction and political philosophy. More depicts a communal society of a fictional island nation, in which there’s no concept of private property. This edition of Thomas More’s Utopia is enhanced by biographer T. F. Dibdin’s introduction and notes, as well as a biographical sketch of More.