Poetry · Character
Tamburlaine
A historical conqueror, subject of Christopher Marlowe's play.
minor
Also known as lordly Tamburlaine
First appearance: ravenna
Tamburlaine shows up with force in Amor Intellectualis. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as 'lordly Tamburlaine' driving his pampered jades.
Tamburlaine first appears in 0020 ravenna.
In Amor Intellectualis: Mentioned as 'lordly Tamburlaine' driving his pampered jades.
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