Timon of Athens

by William Shakespeare

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Shakespeare's Renaissance drama follows the wealthy Athenian nobleman Timon, whose excessive generosity to friends and flatterers leads to his financial ruin. When Timon seeks help in his time of need, he discovers the harsh reality of fair-weather friendship and retreats into misanthropic exile.

Opening lines

I have not seen you long. How goes the world? Ay, that’s well known. But what particular rarity? What strange, Which manifold record not matches? See, Magic of bounty, all these spirits thy power Hath conjured to attend! I know the merchant. I know them both. Th’ other’s a jeweller.
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About William Shakespeare

An English playwright and poet from Stratford-upon-Avon (1564-1616) who transformed theater with timeless works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. His profound exploration of human nature, masterful use of language, and innovative storytelling techniques revolutionized drama and continue to captivate audiences worldwide four centuries later. All works by William Shakespeare

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