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Timon of Athens

By William Shakespeare
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Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare explores the life of the wealthy and generous Timon, who lavishes gifts and feasts upon friends and acquaintances. When his fortunes turn and debts mount, his so-called friends abandon him, leading to his bitter disillusionment with society. The play examines themes of friendship, loyalty, and the corrupting power of wealth.
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This play offers a compelling exploration of wealth, loyalty, and betrayal, ideal for those fascinated by Shakespearean tragedy and the complexities of human relationships in the social and economic context of Athens. You might appreciate the drama's intense character study of a generous nobleman whose disillusionment with society leads to a deeper understanding of human nature.

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Timon of Athens

After squandering his wealth with prodigal generosity, a rich Athenian gentleman finds himself deep in debt. Unshaken by the prospect of bankruptcy, he is certain that the friends he has helped so often will come to his aid. But when they learn his wealth is gone, he quickly finds that their promises fall away to nothing...

Incisive and often scathingly funny, Shakespeare's parable of power and greed shows the folly of mankind in thrall to money.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

After squandering his wealth with prodigal generosity, a rich Athenian gentleman finds himself deep in debt. Unshaken by the prospect of bankruptcy, he is certain that the friends he has helped so often will come to his aid.

But when they learn his wealth is gone, he quickly finds that their promises fall away to nothing in this tragic exploration of power, greed, and loyalty betrayed.

Timon of Athens is a profound study of the fragility of human relationships under the pressure of financial disaster.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396491

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Revised by Nicholas Walton
  • Introduction by Nicholas Walton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics William Shakespeare

About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. G. R. Hibbard taught at the Universities of Nottingham and Waterloo, Canada. Nick Walton is Shakespeare Courses Development Manager at The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

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