Tamburlaine The Great (1919)

Tamburlaine The Great is a play written by Christopher Marlowe in 1590, and it was first published in 1591. The play is a fictionalized account of the life of Timur, a 14th-century Central Asian conqueror who was also known as Tamburlaine. The play is divided into two parts, with each part consisting of five acts.The first part of the play follows Tamburlaine's rise to power as he conquers various kingdoms and empires, including Persia, Turkey, and Egypt. Tamburlaine is depicted as a ruthless and ambitious leader who is driven by his desire for power and glory. He is also portrayed as a charismatic figure who is able to inspire loyalty and devotion in his followers.The second part of the play focuses on Tamburlaine's decline and eventual downfall. As he becomes more powerful and successful, he becomes increasingly arrogant and cruel. His enemies begin to plot against him, and his own followers begin to question his leadership. In the end, Tamburlaine is defeated and dies a tragic death.Overall, Tamburlaine The Great is a powerful and dramatic play that explores themes of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of absolute authority. It is considered one of Marlowe's most important works and has had a significant influence on English literature and drama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.