Timon of Athens.

Timon of Athens.

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Shakespeare's play about a noble Athenian who finds himself in financial difficulties and discovers that the friends who used to fawn on him now refuse to help him. Cursing mankind, Timon leaves Athens and settles in a cave where he finds buried treasure. He meets Alcibiades, a banished general...

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Main Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Other Authors: Oliver, H. J. (Harold James) (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, Methuen [1959]
Series:Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Works. 1954.
Subjects:
Timon, > of Athens, > active 5th century B.C. > Drama.
Timon, > of Athens, > active 5th century B.C.
Timon of Athens (Legendary character) > Drama.
tragedies.
Tragedies (Drama)
Drama.
Tragedies.
Tragédies.
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Summary:Shakespeare's play about a noble Athenian who finds himself in financial difficulties and discovers that the friends who used to fawn on him now refuse to help him. Cursing mankind, Timon leaves Athens and settles in a cave where he finds buried treasure. He meets Alcibiades, a banished general, and finances an expedition against Athens. Alcibiades negotiates peace, but Timon dies alone in his cave.
Physical Description:lii, 155 pages 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0416278604
9780416278606
0416472508
9780416472509

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