Thomas More: Essays On The Icon
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A scholarly collection rooted in history, theology, and cultural studies, this volume presents a multifaceted examination of Sir Thomas More — statesman, humanist, martyr, and enduring cultural icon. The essays gathered within argue that More's significance extends far beyond his dramatic execution in 1535, illustrating how his life, writings, and legacy have been interpreted, contested, and reimagined across centuries of religious, political, and literary discourse. Each contribution approaches More from a distinct critical angle, collectively uncovering the tensions between the historical man and the mythologized figure who has come to symbolize conscience, integrity, and resistance to tyranny. Written in a rigorous yet accessible academic tone, Thomas More: Essays on the Icon is an essential resource for scholars and students of Renaissance humanism, Catholic intellectual history, and the enduring power of martyrdom as a cultural force.
Author: Damian Grace And Brian Byron
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Dove Communications, Melbourne
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A scholarly collection rooted in history, theology, and cultural studies, this volume presents a multifaceted examination of Sir Thomas More — statesman, humanist, martyr, and enduring cultural icon. The essays gathered within argue that More's significance extends far beyond his dramatic execution in 1535, illustrating how his life, writings, and legacy have been interpreted, contested, and reimagined across centuries of religious, political, and literary discourse. Each contribution approaches More from a distinct critical angle, collectively uncovering the tensions between the historical man and the mythologized figure who has come to symbolize conscience, integrity, and resistance to tyranny. Written in a rigorous yet accessible academic tone, Thomas More: Essays on the Icon is an essential resource for scholars and students of Renaissance humanism, Catholic intellectual history, and the enduring power of martyrdom as a cultural force.