About this book
Sir Thomas More by Anthony Munday bursts to life as a stirring Elizabethan drama that blends historical fiction, political theatre, and literary intensity. Crafted as a dramatic work in 17 episodic scenes, the play traces the moral and public trials surrounding the famed statesman, exploring themes of conscience, authority, mob violence, and the fragile bonds of community.
Preserved in a single manuscript (Harleian MS 7368) now at the British Library, the play is notable for its collaborative nature and for pages long debated by scholars as possibly bearing William Shakespeare’s hand. That manuscript context illuminates Elizabethan practices of co-authorship, theatrical censorship, and the era’s urgent social debates. Munday’s text alternates persuasive speeches, poetic touches, and powerful stage set pieces—an immersive example of late 16th-century English drama that balances historical detail with dramatic invention.
Ideal for listeners who love historical fiction, literary drama, and the study of Shakespearean-era theatre, this audiobook offers both dramatic spectacle and rich material for scholars and general audiences alike. Tune in for a thoughtful, suspenseful portrayal of conscience and power in a turbulent age.
