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Summary

Play description  
ACT I  
Scene 1. Timon is a noble Athenian, renowned for his generosity. Amongst others, a poet, a painter, a  
merchant and a jeweller have come to his house, seeking patronage. Examples of Timon’s kindness  
abound: upon learning that Ventidius has been imprisoned for a debt of five talents, he does not  
hesitate to pay off the sum. He also provides his servant Lucilius with the money he needs to win the  
hand of a wealthy girl. When the gruff Apemantus arrives, however, he pours scorn on the flatterers  
surrounding Timon.  
Scene 2. Timon gives a great banquet in his house. Ventidius comes intending to repay his debt, but  
Timon refuses to accept any money. As Timon exchanges pleasantries with his guests, they are  
entertained with a masque. Meanwhile, Apemantus continues his cynical commentary on the  
proceedings. Flavius, Timon’s steward, worries privately that his master’s fortune is almost exhausted.  
ACT II  
Scene 1. A Senator sends his servant to call in money owed to him by Timon.  
Scene 2. When Timon’s creditors begin to press for payment he is at last forced to listen to Flavius  
who tells him that all his property has been lost. Not unduly perturbed, Timon sends to his friends for  
help. 

Duration: about 2 hours (02:18:47)
Publishing date: 2020-03-08; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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