58 pages • 1 hour read
Thomas MoreUtopia
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1516A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Utopia by Thomas More presents a satirical exploration of an ideal society on a fictional island. Through a dialogue between More and the sailor Raphael Nonsenso, the book critically examines European social and political issues, proposing that abolishing private property could create a just society. More remains skeptical but acknowledges some Utopian practices could benefit Europe.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Thomas More's Utopia garners praise for its insightful social critique and imaginative vision of an ideal society, raising thought-provoking questions about justice and governance. However, some critics find its idealism impractical and its narrative dry. Overall, it remains a seminal work in political philosophy.
Who Should Read Utopia?
An ideal reader of Thomas More's Utopia is someone fascinated by political theory, social reform, and philosophical discourse. Comparable to readers of Plato's Republic and Machiavelli's The Prince, they enjoy exploring ideal societies and ethical governance. These readers seek thought-provoking critiques of societal norms and systemic structures.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1390LBook Details
Satire
Philosophy
Politics / Government
Society: Politics & Government
Society: Economics
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice