Marlowe, Christopher

Tamburlaine (New Mermaids)

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ISBN 13:: 9780713668148
author:: Marlowe, Christopher
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Methuen Drama
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 174
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Drama texts, plays
Condition:: New
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Tamburlaine is a masterpiece of English Renaissance drama that revolutionised the art of blank verse. Written by Christopher Marlowe in the late 16th century, this play tells the story of a Scythian peasant-warrior who rises to conquer the Middle East and ultimately meets his downfall. The play's original audiences were captivated by its bold and ruthless hero, but modern interpretations reveal a more complex and nuanced work. This edition explores the challenges of Marlowe's character for contemporary audiences and highlights the underlying tensions that shape the play's dramatic narrative. With its spectacular cruelty and theatrical splendour, Tamburlaine remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to engage readers today.

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