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Title: The Life of Timon of Athens
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timon_of_Athens
Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary: "The Life of Timon of Athens" by William Shakespeare is a play, traditionally thought to have been written during the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the corrosive effects of wealth through the character of Timon, a noble Athenian whose generosity turns into misanthropy when he realizes the hollowness of his friends' affections. The opening of the play introduces Timon surrounded by various artists and merchants who seek his favor and patronage. As he graciously entertains these suitors, a sense of disparity begins to build, especially with the entry of Apemantus, a cynical philosopher who criticizes Timon's lavish lifestyle and the nature of his friendships. Timon displays a heartwarming kindness, yet there are hints of looming financial despair as tensions from creditor demands begin to surface. This early exposition establishes the contrast between Timon's initial generosity and the eventual decline into social isolation and disappointment, foreshadowing his tragic transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1536
Published: Nov 1, 1998
Downloads: 177
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies (Drama)
Subject: Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject: Athens (Greece) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life of Timon of Athens
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timon_of_Athens
Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary: "The Life of Timon of Athens" by William Shakespeare is a play, traditionally thought to have been written during the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the corrosive effects of wealth through the character of Timon, a noble Athenian whose generosity turns into misanthropy when he realizes the hollowness of his friends' affections. The opening of the play introduces Timon surrounded by various artists and merchants who seek his favor and patronage. As he graciously entertains these suitors, a sense of disparity begins to build, especially with the entry of Apemantus, a cynical philosopher who criticizes Timon's lavish lifestyle and the nature of his friendships. Timon displays a heartwarming kindness, yet there are hints of looming financial despair as tensions from creditor demands begin to surface. This early exposition establishes the contrast between Timon's initial generosity and the eventual decline into social isolation and disappointment, foreshadowing his tragic transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1536
Published: Nov 1, 1998
Downloads: 177
Language: English
Subject: Tragedies (Drama)
Subject: Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama
Subject: Athens (Greece) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.