1st Edition
The Misfortunes of Arthur A Critical, Old-Spelling Edition
254 Pages
by
Routledge
254 Pages
by
Routledge
254 Pages
by
Routledge
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The Misfortunes of Arthur, written by Thomas Hughes is one of the earliest printed plays from the English Renaissance and, as such, deserves its place of interest in dramaturgical studies for its historical significance. It offers a detailed literary evocation of Elizabethan anti-imperial thinking and a genuine desire to debate controversial questions. The play takes a sceptical view of Arthur... Read more
1. List of Figures 2. Introduction 3. Sources 4. The Play 5. The Political Intent 6. The Text 7. The Misfortunes of Arthur 8. Appendix A: Hughes’ Ii and V.ii 9. Appendix B: Poem 10. Appendix C: Latin Translations. Bibliography.
Biography
Brian Jay Corrigan is Senior Professor, Renaissance Literature, University of North Georgia, USA. He is General Editor of The Compendium of Renaissance Drama (http://cord.ung.edu) and Co-founder & Advisor,English Honour Society. He is Georgia Author of the Year, Georgia Board of Regents Outstanding Professor of the Year and Honorary Lifetime Member, British Society of Mystery Entertainers.
