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— 5.1 — The poet and the painter arrived. Unseen by them, Timon watched them from inside his cave. “As far as I remember, we cannot be far from where Timon lives,” the painter said. “What are we to think … Continue reading →

— 4.3 — Timon was living in a cave in the woods, near the seashore. He came out of the cave and said to himself, “Oh, blessed infection-breeding Sun, draw up from the earth noxious vapors that cause things to … Continue reading →

— 4.1 — Outside the wall protecting Athens, Timon said to himself, “Let me look back upon you. Oh, you wall, which girdles and keeps in those wolves, dive into the earth, and cease to be a protective fence around … Continue reading →

— 3.6 — The banqueting room in Timon’s house was filled with tables and busy servants as several lords, Senators, and other people entered. Musicians played. The first lord said, “Good day to you, sir.” “I also wish a good … Continue reading →

— 3.4 — Two of Varro’s servants and one of Lucius’ servants arrived outside Timon’s house, where they met Titus, Hortensius, and other servants of Timon’s creditors. All of them waited for Timon to come out of his house. Varro’s … Continue reading →

— 3.1 — Alone, Flaminius waited in a room in Lucullus’ house. A servant arrived and said to him, “I have told my lord about you; he is coming down to you.” “I thank you, sir.” Lucullus entered the room, … Continue reading →

— 2.1 — Examining some financial papers in his house, a Senator said to himself about Timon, “… and lately, five thousand. To Varro and to Isidore he owes nine thousand; besides my former sum, which makes it five and … Continue reading →

— 1.2 — In a banqueting room in Timon’s house, musicians were playing music and servants were carrying in great amounts of food. Present were Timon, Alcibiades, lords, Senators, and Ventidius, whose debt of five talents Timon had paid so … Continue reading →

CAST OF CHARACTERS Male Characters Timon of Athens Lucius, Lucullus, Sempronius, flattering Lords Ventidius, one of Timon’s false friends Apemantus, a churlish Cynic philosopher Alcibiades, an Athenian Captain Poet, Painter, Jeweler, Merchant Certain Senators Certain Masquers (Ladies dressed as Amazons) … Continue reading →