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A Man for All Seasons

Book • 1960
The play, written by Robert Bolt, depicts the final years of Sir Thomas More, the 16th-century Lord Chancellor of England.

It explores More's principled stance against King Henry VIII's desire to divorce Catherine of Aragon and his refusal to sign the Oath of Supremacy, declaring Henry the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

The play delves into themes of conscience, identity, and the conflict between personal beliefs and political pressures.

It follows More's journey from his position of power to his eventual execution, highlighting his unwavering commitment to his principles despite the severe consequences.

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as the version of Thomas More that we find in popular culture.
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John Pinheiro
as his first encounter with Thomas More.
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as having glorified Thomas More and made Cromwell into a villain.
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John Sweeney
when comparing Alexei Navalny's adherence to the rule of law to Sir Thomas More's actions in "A Man for All Seasons."
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