Five hundred years since first publication—celebrates a foundational work of utopian literature
New introduction by award-winning author China Mieville—offers contemporary insights
Four essays from distinguished utopian writers—deepens understanding of the text's themes
Includes writing from major science fiction authors—connects classic philosophy to modern discourse
Paperback format—accessible for readers and easy to handle
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Five hundred years since its first publication, Thomas More’s Utopia remains astonishingly radical and provocative. More imagines an island nation where thousands live in peace and harmony, men and women are both educated, and property is communal. In a text hovering between fantasy, satire, blueprint and game, More explores the theories
