Misfortunes of Arthur - A Critical, Old-Spelling Edition

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.

List of contents

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Hughes
• Assisted by: Brian J. Corrigan (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781032700670
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3270067-0
• No. of pages: 250
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Neurosciences, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary theory, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Psychoanalysis, Arthurian romances;16th Century English Drama