The Household of Sir Thomas More
Type
Book
Authors
DDC
823
Category
Fiction
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Publication Year
1887
Publisher
Abstract
Biographical, 6th edn.
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Description
The Household of Sir Thomas More is a historical novel written by Anne Manning and first published in 1869. The book is set in the early 16th century and tells the story of the More family and their household in London. The central character of the novel is Sir Thomas More, the famous lawyer, statesman, and humanist who served as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII.
The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the More family's life. The first part describes the daily routines and activities of the household, including the education of the More children, the management of the household staff, and the social events and gatherings that took place in the More home. The second part of the novel focuses on More's political career and his relationship with King Henry VIII, including his opposition to the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his eventual downfall and execution for refusing to acknowledge the king as the head of the Church of England.
The final part of the novel explores the spiritual and philosophical beliefs of the More family, including their devotion to Catholicism and their admiration for the teachings of the Dutch humanist Erasmus. Throughout the book, Manning provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in Tudor England, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the time.Overall,
The Household of Sir Thomas More is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most famous figures and the world in which he lived.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.
The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the More family's life. The first part describes the daily routines and activities of the household, including the education of the More children, the management of the household staff, and the social events and gatherings that took place in the More home. The second part of the novel focuses on More's political career and his relationship with King Henry VIII, including his opposition to the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his eventual downfall and execution for refusing to acknowledge the king as the head of the Church of England.
The final part of the novel explores the spiritual and philosophical beliefs of the More family, including their devotion to Catholicism and their admiration for the teachings of the Dutch humanist Erasmus. Throughout the book, Manning provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in Tudor England, including the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the time.Overall,
The Household of Sir Thomas More is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most famous figures and the world in which he lived.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.
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