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Utopia: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions)
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Inspiring, Provocative, Prophetic, And Enigmatic, Utopia Is The Literary Masterpiece Of A Visionary Statesman And One Of The Most Influential Books Of The Modern World. Based On Thomas Mores Penetrating Analysis Of The Folly And Tragedy Of The Politics Of His Time And All Times, Utopia (1516) Is A Seedbed Of Alternative Political Institutions And A Perennially Challenging Exploration Of The Possibilities And Limitations Of Political Action.This Norton Critical Edition Is Built On The Translation That Robert M. Adams Created For It In 1975. For The Third Edition, George M. Logan Has Carefully Revised The Translation, Improving Its Accuracy While Preserving The Grace And Verve That Have Made It The Most Highly Regarded Modern Rendering Of Mores Renaissance Latin Work.Backgrounds Includes A Wideranging Selection Of The Major Secular And Religious Textsfrom Plato To Amerigo Vespuccithat Informed Mores Thinking, As Well As A Selection Of The Responses To His Book By Members Of His Own Humanist Circle And An Account By G. R. Elton Of The Condition Of England At The Time More Wrote.Criticism Now Offers A More Comprehensive Survey Of Modern Scholarship, Adding Excerpts From Seminal Books By Frederic Seebohm, Karl Kautsky, And Russell Ames, As Well As Selections From Stimulating And Influential Recent Readings By Dominic Bakersmith And Eric Nelson. In The Final Section, On Utopias Modern Progeny, The Opening Chapter Of Aldous Huxleys Brave New World Is Now Complemented By Excerpts From Another Great Work In The Complex Tradition Of Utopian And Dystopian Fiction, Ursula K. Le Guins The Left Hand Of Darkness. Throughout The Third Edition, The Editorial Apparatus Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Updated.An Updated Selected Bibliography Is Also Included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Utopia: A Norton Critical Edition'? A: The main theme of 'Utopia' revolves around the exploration of ideal political and social systems, contrasting the political folly of Thomas More's time with visionary concepts of governance.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Utopia'? A: The author of 'Utopia' is Thomas More, a Renaissance statesman and philosopher.
- Q: What makes this edition critical? A: This Norton Critical Edition includes extensive background texts, critical essays, and a comprehensive survey of modern scholarship, making it a valuable resource for understanding More's work.
- Q: How many pages does this edition have? A: This edition contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this edition is specifically designed for academic study, featuring critical essays and historical context.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on August 31, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this edition include a bibliography? A: Yes, an updated Selected Bibliography is included in this edition.
- Q: What improvements were made in the Third Edition? A: The Third Edition features a revised translation by George M. Logan, updated critical essays, and additional contextual materials.
- Q: Can this book be helpful for understanding political theory? A: Absolutely, 'Utopia' serves as a foundational text in political theory and offers insights into alternative political institutions.