The Life of Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Life of Timon of Athens
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Life of Timon of Athens" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play likely written during the early 17th century. The story revolves around Timon, a wealthy Athenian nobleman known for his extravagant generosity and kindness, who falls into misfortune and discovers the true nature of his so-called friends and the fickleness of fortune. The opening of the play introduces various characters, including a Poet, Painter, Jeweler, Merchant, and their interactions with societal notions of art, flattery, and friendship. As they converse about Lord Timon, they reveal his generous nature and the admiration he commands among his peers. Timon is soon introduced as a benevolent figure who helps a friend in need, demonstrating his good-heartedness. This early scene sets the stage for the central conflict of the play, as it foreshadows the eventual betrayal and ingratitude that Timon will face from those he has helped, leading towards his tragic downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Tragedies
Subject Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject Athens (Greece) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1132
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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