More Utopia European History Paperback Book by H.V.S. Ogden 1949

Description: More Utopia European History Paperback Book by H.V.S. Ogden 1949 IntroductionSir Thomas More was beheaded because he would not swear an oath accepting King Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church. As he laid his head upon the block, it is reported that he "bade the executioner stay until he had removed aside his beard, saying that that had never committed any treason." True or not, the remark reflects a characteristic side of More's personality, and one which finds clear expression in Utopia. His humanist friends called it festivities, a sort of cheerful irony and playfulness in speech and demeanor, stemming partly from his disposition and partly from his deep conviction that it is man's duty to live cheerfully and as far as possible delightfully. The name Utopia itself is an example. It means "nowhere" (ou topos), and the other proper names in the book are in the same vein. Aside from the names and the patently comic incidents (like the account of the Anemolian ambassadors or the incubation of chickens), there is an undercurrent of humor which repeatedly breaks through in a word or phrase, unobtrusively and sometimes unnoticed. At the same time Utopia is profoundly serious. Among other things it is a social satire. The comic spirit pervades some of the satire, for example the description of the French King's council meeting. Oftener it gives way to pathos or indignation, as it does in the bitter account of the families displaced by the greedy sheep- owners or in the fierce attacks on the idle rich who exploit the commonwealth in their own interest. Passages such as these, along with the communism of the Utopians, have made the book popular with modern revolutionaries, who read it as a document of social protest. Book is in good condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover the edges. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return DetailsUse Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply).FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100.We can combine shipping.We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery!We offer free returns. No questions asked.Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.Thank you from John & Cecelia a small town bookshop.

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