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“What is deferred is not avoided.”

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Written by Sir Thomas More, this book presents a fictional island society that serves as a model for an ideal community, examining political, social, and religious aspects of life. more

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Thomas More, born on February 7, 1478, in London, England, and died on July 6, 1535. He was a renowned humanist, politician, philosopher, and writer in the English Renaissance, best known for his work 'Utopia'. During the reign of Henry VIII, More held several important positions, including Lord Chancellor and Chancellor of the Exchequer. His political ideas and social ideals have had a profound impact on the world. more

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