Unsurprisingly, it's set in and around Athens. The earlier part of the play takes place in Athens, both at Timon's house and that of other Athenians. The latter part of the play takes place in the countryside around Athens.
Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens.
Timon is extreme. He is incapable of moderation. In the first half of the play, he is unreasonably optimistic, acting as if his wealth is inexhaustable and trusting everyone he comes into contact with. After his bankruptcy, he hates and mistrusts everyone, refusing to believe in the good qualities of anyone at all.
The Comedy of Errors, Pericles, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Timon of Athens.
It has been said that Timon of Athens is Shakespeare's most unpopular play. Some other contenders would be The Two Gentlemen of Verona, King John and Henry VIII.
Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens.
The first scene of Timon of Athens establishes very clearly Timon's recklessly generous behaviour by showing his generosity to a poet, painter, and jeweller, as well as Ventidius, Lucilius, Apemantus and Alcibiades, who will become important later in the play.
Two plays by Shakespeare: Timon of Athens and Titus Andronicus
Shakespeare's sources are a bit obscure for this somewhat mysterious play. A dialogue by Lucian called Timon the Misanthrope and the life of Timon of Phlius, a real philosopher, have been suggested, not very convincingly. It could be a story that Shakespeare made up.
The setting of the play A Midsummer Night's Dream is Athens.
Timon of Athens
Pericles, Timon of Athens and Cymbeline.
Using the standard categories, we have: Comedy: Pericles Tragedy: Timon of Athens History: King John
Speculation shows it was never finished.
Timon is extreme. He is incapable of moderation. In the first half of the play, he is unreasonably optimistic, acting as if his wealth is inexhaustable and trusting everyone he comes into contact with. After his bankruptcy, he hates and mistrusts everyone, refusing to believe in the good qualities of anyone at all.
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