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Timon of Athens
Rated 4.00 out of 5 based on 16 customer ratings
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SKU: 9780140714876
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“Timon of Athens” by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz, Margaret Sayers Peden, Ilan Stavans, and Juana Ines de la Cruz (ISBN: 9780140714876). Dive into Shakespeare’s timeless exploration of wealth, betrayal, and misanthropy. From lavish generosity to bitter isolation, experience Timon’s dramatic downfall. Edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel for the acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, this edition offers fresh perspectives on the play.
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Madhu N –
Not my favorite play, but interesting. I liked seeing this character and his views of humanity. A good read, but not amazing.
Mansi –
A dark and pessimistic play. While I appreciated the themes, it was a bit of a downer. Good edition with helpful footnotes though.
Shreeniket Ashok Hinge –
Shakespeare at his most cynical. Found the second half a bit repetitive, but the themes of betrayal still resonate strongly. Good edition with helpful notes.
Debanjan Dasgupta –
An exceptional, dark story with a compelling descent into madness. I found this to be extremely interesting and captivating!
Devansh Saxena –
I was really captivated by Timon and his dramatic change. This version was really easy to follow and understand the text.
Mayank Sharma –
A thought-provoking play about human nature. Timon’s descent is captivating, though the language can be challenging at times. Overall, a worthwhile read.
Hemant Tandon –
A powerful and relevant story about wealth and its corrupting influence. Timon is a compelling character, and the play offers much to ponder.
Nilesh Vashisht –
While the plot is simple, the exploration of Timon’s character is deep. I enjoyed the introduction and found it added to the experience.
Debajit Patra –
I found some parts of this book slow, while others parts were interesting. Overall, a decent read, not my favorite play by Shakespeare
Manish Kumar –
Not Shakespeare’s best, but still worth reading. The language took some getting used to, but the themes of friendship and betrayal are timeless.
Suprith D S –
This play is a hidden gem! Timon’s journey is heartbreaking, and the commentary in this edition is insightful. Highly recommend!
Jai Prakash –
The Pelican Shakespeare edition did a wonderful job. However, this story was a hard read because of the language. I liked the themes though!
Kumar Manorath –
Loved this book! Great character study and very dark. Explores so many themes that are still relevant today!
Deepak Kumar –
A truly incredible Shakespearean play! It is not as popular but really explores humanity and friendship so well.
Shivam Prakash Suryawanshi –
This exploration of wealth and misanthropy captivated me. Timon’s downfall is a poignant reflection on human nature. A must-read for Shakespeare enthusiasts.
Rudraksh Ravikiran Kornule –
The Pelican version is great with lots of notes, though, the story itself was kinda sad. Great Shakespeare piece to explore though!