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Shakespeare, William
1564
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Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Cajander, Paavo Emil
1846
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Timon of Athens. Finnish
Timon Ateenalainen
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
"Timon Ateenalainen" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the late 16th to early 17th century. The narrative focuses on Timon, a wealthy Athenian nobleman known for his generosity and lavish lifestyle, as he navigates themes of friendship, betrayal, and the transient nature of wealth. The play explores the complexities of human relationships and highlights the fallibility of those who place their trust in others. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Timon, who is surrounded by admirers and sycophants, celebrating his wealth and kindness. He appears to be a benefactor to the impoverished, offering financial support and upholding friendships. However, the opening scenes foreshadow his impending downfall, as his friends seem to only value him for his riches and fail to provide reciprocity in moments of need. Meanwhile, his steward Flavius expresses concern about Timon's reckless spending, hinting at the financial troubles that lie ahead. The dynamics of wealth and friendship are vividly illustrated as Timon's life begins to unravel under the weight of ungratefulness and deceit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Timon of Athens (Legendary character) -- Drama
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