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Timon of Athens William Shakespeare

Timon of Athens By William Shakespeare

Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare


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Summary

This book includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Timon of Athens, a chronology of his works, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.

Timon of Athens Summary

Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare

After squandering his wealth with prodigal generosity, a rich Athenian gentleman finds himself deep in debt. Unshaken by the prospect of bankruptcy, he is certain that the friends he has helped so often will come to his aid. But when they learn his wealth is gone, he quickly finds that their promises fall away to nothing in this tragic exploration of power, greed, and loyalty betrayed.

About William Shakespeare

G R Hibbard taught at the Universities of Nottingham and Waterloo, Canada. Author of the standard biography of Thomas Nashe, he edited, among other plays, Love's Labour's Lost, Hamlet, and Coriolanus. Stanley Wells is the General Editor of the Penguin Shakespeare. He is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Chairman of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Dr. Nicholas Walton is the Executive Secretary of the International Shakespeare Association. He is a lecturer on Shakespeare at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and teaches at the University of Warwick G R Hibbard taught at the Universities of Nottingham and Waterloo, Canada. Author of the standard biography of Thomas Nashe, he edited, among other plays, Love's Labour's Lost, Hamlet, and Coriolanus. Stanley Wells is the General Editor of the Penguin Shakespeare. He is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Chairman of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Dr. Nicholas Walton is the Executive Secretary of the International Shakespeare Association. He is a lecturer on Shakespeare at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and teaches at the University of Warwick.

Additional information

GOR004455711
9780141016610
0141016612
Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2005-04-07
304
N/A
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