Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare

Timon of Athens

William Shakespeare

304 pages first pub 1605 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The authoritative edition of Timon of Athens from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. The real Timon of Athens lived there in the fifth century BCE, making him a contempo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 477 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
reflective 60%
challenging 50%
sad 40%
tense 25%
emotional 15%
funny 10%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 28%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.15

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