Monologue

Cosroe Monologue from Tamburlaine

From Tamburlaine by Christopher Marlowe

male · inspirational · 52 sec

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Thanks, good Meander.--Then, Cosroe, reign, And govern Persia in her former pomp. Now send embassage to thy neighbour kings, And let them know the Persian king is chang'd, From one that knew not what a king should do, To one that can command what 'longs thereto. And now we will to fair Persepolis With twenty thousand expert soldiers. The lords and captains of my brother's camp With little slaughter take Meander's course, And gladly yield them to my gracious rule.-- Ortygius and Menaphon, my trusty friends, Now will I gratify your former good, And grace your calling with a greater sway.

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Cosroe declares his intent to take control of Persia and lead an army, reflecting on his transformation from a passive ruler to an assertive leader ready to assert his power.

30s · determination · power · ambition · identity · leadership

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