Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two
by Christopher Marlowe

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Readers have mixed feelings about 'Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two'. While some appreciate Marlowe's bold writing and the play's ambitious themes, others find the character of Tamburlaine unappealing and the pacing uneven. The play is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by tedious elements and a lack of emotional depth in certain areas.

Bold and ambitious themes Marlowe's powerful writing Engaging dialogue and action Uneven pacing in parts Tamburlaine lacks appeal Tedious sections

Synopsis

New Mermaids are modernized and fully-annotated editions of classic English plays.

Each volume includes: The playtext, in modern spelling, edited to the highest bibliographical and textual standards Textual notes recording significant changes to the copytext and variant readings Glossing notes explaining obscure words and word-play Critical, contextual and staging notes Photographs of productions where applicable A full introduction which provides a critical account of the play, the staging conventions of the time and recent stage history; discusses authorship, date, sources and the text; and gives guidance for further reading.

Edited and updated by leading scholars and printed in a clear, easy-to-use format, New Mermaids offer invaluable guidance for actor, student, and theatre-goer alike.

Publication

Publisher New Mermaid
Year 1997
Edition 2nd ed.
Pages 174
Language English
ISBN-13 9780393900798
ISBN-10 0393900797
LCCN gb97033139
LCC PR2669.A2 D39 1997

Tamburlaine - Parts One & Two is a British play written by Christopher Marlowe and published by New Mermaid (1997).

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