Timon of Athens
Author: first_name: William
last_name: Shakespeare
Language: English
Year: 1623

The Life of Timon of Athens is a play by William Shakespeare about the fortunes of an Athenian named Timon (and probably influenced by the philosopher of the same name, as well), generally regarded as one of his most obscure and difficult works. Originally grouped with the tragedies, it is generally considered such, but some scholars group it with the problem plays. <br>

The play has caused considerable debate among scholars. It is oddly constructed, with several lacunae (gaps) and for this rea