This edition of Sir Thomas More's classic work includes a new translation of Utopia, as well as a collection of memoirs and biographical sketches. More was a key figure of the Renaissance and a major figure in English political and intellectual history. His Utopia, a satirical work imagining an ideal society, remains a seminal work of literature and political philosophy. This edition provides valuable insights into More's life, thought, and influence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.