Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1 by Christopher Marlowe

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Author Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593
Editor Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869
Title Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Gary R. Young, and David Widger
Summary "Tamburlaine the Great — Part 1" by Christopher Marlowe is a dramatic play written in the late 16th century, known for its contribution to the Elizabethan theatre. The work centers around the character of Tamburlaine, a once humble shepherd who rises to power through violent conquests and becomes a fearsome monarch, marking his path with ambition and tyranny. With themes of ambition, power, and the human condition, the play explores the tumultuous nature of war and the psyche of its protagonists. The opening portion of the play introduces a troubled Persia ruled by the ineffectual King Mycetes, who is fretting over the threat posed by the rising conqueror, Tamburlaine. Mycetes's brother, Cosroe, is plotting to overthrow him, and the Persian lords are discussing strategies to deal with the incursions of Tamburlaine, a Scythian who has begun a campaign of raids and violence. Meanwhile, Tamburlaine himself, displaying both charm and brutality, claims the daughter of the Soldan of Egypt, Zenocrate, as part of his growing ambition for power. The tensions between these characters set the stage for the impending conflict, showcasing the complex interplay between power dynamics and personal ambition that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Timur, 1336-1405 -- Drama
Subject English drama
Subject Tragedies
Subject Historical drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1094
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 18, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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