Shakespeare's Timon of Athens: A Study (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161556971)

""Shakespeare's Timon of Athens: A Study"" by Albert S. G. Canning is a comprehensive analysis of one of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays. The book delves into the themes, characters, and historical context of the play, exploring its relevance to contemporary society. Canning examines the character of Timon, a wealthy and generous man who becomes disillusioned with humanity and retreats into solitude, and the other characters who surround him, including his fair-weather friends and the corrupt politicians of Athens. The author also explores the play's themes of greed, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of money. Through careful analysis of the text and historical research, Canning provides a nuanced and insightful interpretation of ""Timon of Athens"" that sheds light on both the play itself and Shakespeare's broader body of work. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Shakespearean studies, literary criticism, or the history of drama.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shakespeare Studied in Eight Plays, by Albert S. G. Canning. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910127.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Albert S. G. Canning
ISBN-10: 1161556974
ISBN-13: 9781161556971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d