| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
The Life of Timon of Athens
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| Note |
The First Folio, 1623
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timon_of_Athens
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Athens (Greece) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1132 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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