Timon of Athens
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Table of contents
- Cover1
- Title Page2
- Copyright Page3
- Contents6
- Note4
- DRAMATIS PERSONÆ5
- ACT I7
- SCENE I. Athens. A Hall in Timon's House7
- SCENE II. A Banqueting-Room in Timon's House9
- ACT II14
- SCENE I. A Senator's House14
- SCENE II. A Hall in Timon's House14
- ACT III18
- SCENE I. A Room in Lucul lus's House18
- SCENE II. A Public Place18
- SCENE III. A Room in Sempronius' House19
- SCENE IV. A Hall in Timon's House19
- SCENE V. The Senate-House20
- SCENE VI. A Banqueting-Room in Timon's House21
- ACT IV24
- SCENE I. Without the Walls of Athens24
- SCENE II. Athens. Timon's House24
- SCENE III. Woods and Cave, near the Sea-Shore24
- ACT V32
- SCENE I. The Woods. Before Timon's Cave32
- SCENE II. Before the Walls of Athens34
- SCENE III. The Woods. Timon's Cave, and A Rude Tomb Seen34
- SCENE IV. Before the Walls of Athens34
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 — who gladly accepted everything he had — 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.