Timon d'Athènes by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Uniform Title | Timon of Athens. French |
| Title | Timon d'Athènes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Summary | "Timon d'Athènes" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written in the early 17th century. This play explores themes of friendship, generosity, and the consequences of betrayal, focusing on the character Timon, a wealthy Athenian nobleman who becomes a bitter misanthrope after being abandoned by his so-called friends in his time of need. The opening of "Timon d'Athènes" introduces the vibrant Athenian society surrounding Timon, praised for his generosity and kindness. Various characters, including poets, painters, and merchants, gather in his home, discussing his lavishness and the apparent admiration he receives from his peers. Despite this surface-level affection, subtle hints reveal that Timon's wealth may be fleeting, as his friends, instead of offering support when he requires it most, begin to withdraw. Timon's noble intentions are juxtaposed with Apémantus's cynical commentary, foretelling the impending downfall of the once-generous man as his fortune dwindles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Tragedies |
| Subject | Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Athens (Greece) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15849 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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