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.

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.