description: Shakespeare's Timon of Athens details the life of an Athenian citizen known for his generosity. What would otherwise be a virtuous trait leads to his demise, as his wealth attracts corrupt hangers-on eager for more of Timon's charity. One exception is the cynical philsopher Apemantus, who berates Timon's false friends for their covetous and shallow nature.
language: English
title: Timon of Athens
titlecomplete: Timon of Athens
characters: Alcibiades, Timon
genres: British Literature, Theatre, Tragedy, Classics, Drama, Plays, Fiction, Literature, Poetry, 17th Century
ratings_count: 6966
places: Ancient Greece
publisher: Pocket Classics