num_pages: 128
description: ""Sir Thomas More"" is a play written by William Shakespeare, along with several other playwrights, in the late 16th century. The play is based on the life of Sir Thomas More, a lawyer, philosopher, and politician who lived in England during the reign of King Henry VIII. The play explores More's moral and ethical beliefs, particularly his opposition to the king's desire to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, and marry Anne Boleyn. More's refusal to support the king's actions ultimately leads to his arrest and execution. The play also touches on themes of loyalty, conscience, and the responsibilities of those in positions of power. While Shakespeare's authorship of the play is debated, it is considered a valuable historical and literary work.MESSENGER. My lord, ill news; and worse, I fear, will follow, If speedily it be not looked The city is in an uproar, and the Mayor Is threatened, if he come out of his house. A number poor artificers are up In arms and threaten to avenge their wrongs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Sir Thomas More
titlecomplete: Sir Thomas More
characters: Thomas More
genres: Religion, Theatre, Historical Fiction, Drama, Plays, Poetry, English Literature, Classics, British Literature, Fiction
ratings_count: 352
publisher: Kessinger Publishing