Separated into two parts, Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the
Great follows the conquests of an outlaw who slowly rises to power
through extreme displays of aggression. When Mycetes, the king of
Persia, complains to his brother, Cosroe, about a group of outlaws
that were causing trouble, Cosroe claimed that Mycetes was weak,
and that a king shouldn't have such a problem. In response, Mycetes
sends out a powerful soldier to kill the leader of the outlaws,
Tamburlaine. Though the soldier's army was twice the size of
Tamburlaine's, the outlaw was hardly discouraged. Using his wit and
charm, Tamburlaine attempts to convince the soldier to convert to
his side, merging the two armies. As Tamburlaine grows stronger, he
gains new allies, such as his clever wife, Zenocrate. Though he
seemed to be just a petty outlaw at first, the leaders of prominent
Eurasian countries become increasingly concerned as Tamburlaine
slowly overcomes armies and nations with force, manipulation, and
unlikely alliances. As his makeshift armies continue to challenge
elite armed forces, countless lives are at stake as Tamburlaine's
bloody ambition only grows. When first released, Tamburlaine the
Great both fascinated and disgusted the 16th century audience.
Gaining a mix of fame and infamy, Tamburlaine the Great is praised
for its masterful imagery and language, enchanting audiences with
its drama. However, Marlowe still received criticism for the play's
suspected atheist undertones and the violence associated with the
play, both real and depicted. With strong themes of humanism,
Tamburlaine the Great celebrates the accomplishments of Tamburlaine
with little regard to the character's cruelty and aggression,
creating a thought-provoking narrative that stays with readers long
after the play's conclusion. Often referenced in prominent literary
works, Tamburlaine the Great remains relevant with radio and film
adaptations, and is still performed in theatres around the world.
This edition of Tamburlaine the Great by Christopher Marlowe is now
presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover
decision, creating an accessible reading experience. With these
accommodations, Tamburlaine the Great is restored to modern
standards while the original genius and vivid imagery of Marlowe's
poetry is preserved.
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