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Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens Timon, a lord of Athens, in the enjoyment of a princely fortune, affected a humor of liberality which knew no limits. His almost infinite wealth could not flow in so fast but…

Brewer's: Timon of Athens

The misanthrope, Shakespeare's play so called. Lord Macaulay uses the expression to “out-Timon Timon” —i.e. to be more misanthropical than even Timon. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and…

The Life of Timon of Athens

ContentsDramatis PersonaeAct IScene IScene IIAct IIScene IScene IIAct IIIScene IScene IIScene IIIScene IVScene VScene VIAct IVScene IScene IIScene IIIAct VScene IScene IIScene IIIScene IV

Timon of Phlius

(Encyclopedia) Timon of PhliusTimon of Phliusflīˈəs [key], c.320–c.230 b.c., Greek skeptic philosopher, chief disciple of Pyrrho. Timon denied the possibility of certain knowledge and, like his…

Diamond, David

(Encyclopedia) Diamond, David, 1915–2005, American composer, b. Rochester, N.Y. Diamond was trained at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Eastman School; he also studied with Roger Sessions in…

Pyrrho

(Encyclopedia) PyrrhoPyrrhopĭrˈō [key], c.360–270 b.c., Greek philosopher, a native of Elis, regarded as the father of skepticism. After accompanying Alexander the Great to Asia, he enjoyed great…

William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens, Act I

Act IScene IAthens. A hall in Timon's houseEnter Poet, Painter, Jeweller, Merchant, and others, at several doorsPoetGood day, sir.PainterI am glad you're well.PoetI have not seen you long:…

William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens, Act V

Act VScene IThe woods. Before Timon's caveEnter Poet and Painter; Timon watching them from his cavePainterAs I took note of the place, it cannot be far where he abides.PoetWhat's to be…

William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens, Act II

Act IIScene IA Senator's houseEnter Senator, with papers in his handSenatorAnd late, five thousand: to Varro and to Isidore He owes nine thousand; besides my former sum, Which makes it five…

William Shakespeare: Timon of Athens, Act III

Act IIIScene IA room in Lucullus' houseFlaminius waiting. Enter a Servant to himServantI have told my lord of you; he is coming down to you.FlaminiusI thank you, sir.Enter LucullusServantHere…