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Timon of Athens, a play by William Shakespeare, tells the story of a wealthy and generous Athenian who becomes disillusioned with humanity and retreats to the wilderness
. It is believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608, but was not published until the First Folio in 1623. The play is usually grouped with Shakespeare’s tragedies, however some scholars have classified it as a “problem play” due to its ambiguous tone and unresolved ending.Read the full play summary, the full play analysis, and a complete list of character descriptions from Timon of Athens.
