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.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
September 2021 |
Authors: |
Christopher Marlowe
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
154 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0512-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0512-9 |
Barcode: |
9781513205120 |
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