Description
My Good Father
Book Summary
This work offers a documented and deeply human portrait of Margaret Roper, the eldest daughter of Thomas More. Through her correspondence, the reader will discover a woman of the highest intellectual caliber, an exemplary wife and mother, whose life and thought reflect the spirit of a tumultuous era. An intimate portrait that rescues from oblivion a key figure of Christian humanism.
What is it about?
The book reconstructs the life of Margaret Roper, from her humanist education in Thomas More's home to her role as a wife and mother. Based on an analysis of her correspondence, it reveals her sharp intelligence, deep faith, and unwavering filial loyalty, especially during the difficult years that preceded her father's execution. The work not only outlines her personality but also offers a window into the family relationships, intellectual life, and religious and political tensions of 16th-century England.
Main themes
- The figure of Margaret Roper as an intellectual and a Renaissance woman.
- The filial and spiritual relationship between Margaret and Thomas More.
- The role of women in 16th-century society and culture.
- Catholic faith and moral conscience in the face of political authority.
- Humanist education and its influence on family and personal life.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the history of the Church, Christian humanism, and the English Renaissance. It will also be of great value to those looking for biographies of significant women in history, as well as to those who wish to delve into Thomas More's family and personal environment from an intimate and documented perspective.
What this book offers
- A detailed and documented vision of an exceptional female figure, often overshadowed by the figure of her father.
- Access to the intimacy and thought of Margaret Roper through the direct analysis of her personal correspondence.
- A richer understanding of the historical, religious, and cultural context of Tudor England.
- A reflection on the values of loyalty, intelligence, and faith in times of adversity.
Technical specifications
- Author: Olivares Merino, Eugenio
- Publisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: RELIGION AND BELIEFS, RELIGION: GENERAL
- Collection: LITERARY
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 310 g
Editorial review
This is a rigorous work that combines historical accuracy with an accessible narrative, offering the reader not just biographical data, but an authentic immersion into the life and thought of a cultured and deeply spiritual woman. Its focus on the correspondence as a primary source gives it remarkable documentary value, making it a recommended read for both specialists and a general audience interested in history and spirituality.