Tamburlaine's Malady And Essays On Astrology In Elizabethan Drama

By Johnstone Parr

Book Overview

Tamburlaine's Malady and Essays on Astrology in Elizabethan Drama is a literary work by Johnstone Parr. The book comprises of two parts, the first being a critical analysis of the play Tamburlaine the Great, written by Christopher Marlowe, and the second being a collection of essays on the role of astrology in Elizabethan drama.The first part of the book, Tamburlaine's Malady, examines the character of Tamburlaine, the protagonist of Marlowe's play, and his psychological condition. Parr argues that Tamburlaine's excessive ambition and lust for power are symptoms of a mental disorder, which he calls ""Tamburlaine's Malady."" Through a close reading of the play, Parr explores the various symptoms of this malady and its impact on Tamburlaine's actions and relationships.The second part of the book, Essays on Astrology in Elizabethan Drama, is a collection of essays that explore the role of astrology in the plays of Shakespeare, Marlowe, and other Elizabethan playwrights. Parr argues that astrology was a significant cultural force in Elizabethan England and that it influenced the way in which playwrights conceived of their characters and plotlines. The essays in this section examine the use of astrological symbolism, the depiction of astrologers as characters, and the ways in which astrological ideas were used to explore themes such as fate, free will, and the nature of the universe.Overall, Tamburlaine's Malady and Essays on Astrology in Elizabethan Drama is a thought-provoking and insightful work that sheds new light on the psychological and cultural dimensions of Elizabethan drama. It will be of interest to scholars and students of literature, psychology, and cultural studies.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162915781
• ISBN13: 9781162915784
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"