Utopia
Thomas More's Utopia takes the form of a conversation in Antwerp with a traveler named Raphael Hythloday, who first criticizes the England of enclosures and hangings and then describes an island republic where property is held in common, work is limited to six hours a day, gold is used for chamber pots and religious tolerance is the rule. More wrote it in Latin and published it in 1516, two decades before his own execution under Henry VIII, and he never says how much of Hythloday's report he endorses. The word he coined has passed into every language. This edition presents the classic English translation with an introduction by Henry Morley. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Utopia
Utopia by Thomas More can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Utopia online?
Yes. Utopia opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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The first chapter of Utopia is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Utopia in the public domain?
Yes. Utopia by Thomas More is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Utopia?
About 2 h 54 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Utopia?
Utopia by Thomas More is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
