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Timon of Athens

By William Shakespeare

Book information

Publisher
Dover Publications
Year
2014
ISBN
0486800768, 9780486800769
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
735 kB (752517 bytes)
Edition
ebook
Pages
194\0
Topic
Literature Fiction
Time added
2018-12-26 22:20:13

Description

A wealthy citizen of ancient Greece, Timon delights in entertaining his friends and lavishing them with extravagant gifts. His largesse ultimately exceeds his means, and when creditors begin to press him for repayment, the open-handed host is devastated to discover that the guests OCo who gladly accepted everything he had OCo have now turned their backs on him. Profoundly disillusioned, Timon forswears society and retreats to the wilderness, where further discoveries await. In this deeply cynical drama, Shakespeare tells a thought-provoking tale of conspicuous consumption, debt, ruin, and misanthropy. Combining elements of tragedy, satire, and farce, "Timon of Athens" poses ever-relevant questions about the meaning of friendship, generosity, and gratitude."

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