Thomas More , Ursula K. Le Guin , China Mieville (Editor),
Utopia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784787608
- author:
- Thomas More , Ursula K. Le Guin , China Mieville (Editor),
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 1.8 x 21.1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Political History, , Thomas More, Ursula K. Le Guin, China Mieville, China Mi+eville,Utopia,Verso,1784787604,Science Fiction & Fantasy,Philosophy,History - General History,Utopias,More, Thomas, Sir, Saint 1478-1535,Fiction / Classics,Europea
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Thomas More's Utopia: A Radical Vision for a Perfect State Five hundred years since its first publication, Thomas More's Utopia remains a thought-provoking exploration of an ideal society. In this groundbreaking text, More imagines a community where thousands live in harmony, men and women are educated equally, and property is shared communally. The result is a nuanced examination of the theories and realities behind war, conflict, social tension, and redistribution. This edition, published to coincide with Somerset House, features an introduction by award-winning author China Miéville and four essays from renowned utopian writer and thinker Ursula K. Le Guin. A new perspective on this timeless work, offering insights into the enduring relevance of More's vision for a perfect state. With its unique blend of fantasy, satire, blueprint, and game, Utopia continues to provoke and unsettle readers to this day.