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Portrait of More's brilliant complexity and martyrdom.

If you're drawn to historical figures who embody both high intellect and moral conundrums, Richard Marius's biography on Sir Thomas More could captivate you. It dives deep into the fascinating life of a man who was a statesman, writer, and ultimately a martyr. Marius's portrayal offers a full-bodied depiction that doesn't shy away from More's complexities, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Renaissance figures or ethical dilemmas of power.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Thomas More - A Biography

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ISBN: 9780394459820
Authors: Richard Marius
Publisher: Knopf
Date of Publication: 1984-10-12
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Memoir, European History, Biography
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 98 readers)

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Over the centuries, biographers of Thomas More have always 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 than common because he was witty and a great storyteller—the best between Chaucer and Shakespeare. Truly, he was a Renaissance man with the contradictions such praise imposes on a towering figure. In Richard Marius's authoritative and engaging portrait, Sir Thomas More, the martyr and brilliant public figure, is a lesson for our season.
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Portrait of More's brilliant complexity and martyrdom.

If you're drawn to historical figures who embody both high intellect and moral conundrums, Richard Marius's biography on Sir Thomas More could captivate you. It dives deep into the fascinating life of a man who was a statesman, writer, and ultimately a martyr. Marius's portrayal offers a full-bodied depiction that doesn't shy away from More's complexities, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in Renaissance figures or ethical dilemmas of power.

  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.