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September 10, 2025

The King of Utopia

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FRFrançois Rosset

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Overview

Analysis of utopian kings reveals insights on authors' roles in shaping narratives, suggesting authority parallels.

Key Points

  • The concept of utopia features authoritarian kings, revealing complex themes of power and narrative control.
  • Thomas More’s Utopia introduces Utopus, highlighting initial authority that shapes future political debates and ideals.
  • The historical context post-French Revolution marks a shift in authors' awareness of their roles as creators of utopia.
  • The metaphor of kings in utopian literature reflects the relationship between fiction and societal aspirations, emphasizing narrative authority.

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François Rosset (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bd4854b1d3bfb60eef46https://doi.org/10.3989/reutopia.2025.1.1.17
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