A classic work of fiction and political philosophy, Utopia explores themes of social and economic inequality, imperialism, and the nature of government. Written by Sir Thomas More in the early sixteenth century, the book is a seminal work of the Renaissance and a touchstone for contemporary political thought and theory. This edition includes both the original Latin text and an English translation for modern readers.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.