Marlowe's Tamburlaine: A Study in Renaissance Moral Philosophy

Marlowe's Tamburlaine: A Study in Renaissance Moral Philosophy by Roy Battenhouse is a comprehensive analysis of Christopher Marlowe's play Tamburlaine the Great. The book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of the play, exploring the themes of power, morality, and ambition that are central to the story. Battenhouse examines the ways in which Marlowe uses Tamburlaine's rise to power as a vehicle for exploring the moral dilemmas of the Renaissance era. Through a close reading of the text, Battenhouse demonstrates how Marlowe's play reflects the complex moral and political landscape of the time, and how it offers a unique insight into the Renaissance understanding of power and its relationship to morality. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Renaissance literature, philosophy, or history.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.