| Author |
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 |
| Editor |
Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Title |
Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| Summary |
"Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society" by Robert Southey is a philosophical dialogue written during the early 19th century. The text explores various societal issues through a series of conversations between the narrator, Montesinos, and the ghost of Sir Thomas More, a historical figure known for his moral integrity and reflection on political and social matters. The book delves into the dilemmas faced by society, particularly the contrasts between the ideals of improvement and the harsh realities of political and moral decay. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the national sorrow caused by the death of Princess Charlotte, leading to an introspective evening in his library. He is unexpectedly visited by a ghostly figure, who introduces himself as Sir Thomas More. Their conversation begins with discussions about superstition, belief in apparitions, and the nature of societal advancement. More elucidates his concerns regarding the prevailing moral state of humanity, highlighting the tendency of revolutionary ideas to lead to chaos and the importance of steady, thoughtful progress rather than rash changes. The dialogue offers an insightful critique of the present against the backdrop of a historical lens, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Social problems
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| Subject |
More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4243 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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