Tamburlaine
play
Tamburlaine is a play by Christopher Marlowe. It is a tragedy written in two parts. The first part was performed in 1587. Both parts were printed in 1590. The play is about the Asiatic emperor Timur the Lame and his obsessive passion for power.
| Tamburlaine | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Christopher Marlowe |
| Characters | Tamburlaine Olympia |
| Date of premiere | 1587 |
| Place of premiere | London, England |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Tyranny Power |
| Genre | Tragedy |
| Setting | Central Asia |
