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By (author) Shakespeare, William; Original author Shakespeare, William Short description/annotationAdapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare!Description

Adapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare!

Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit.

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The easy-to-read narrative and comic-style illustrations are a great way to introduce children and students to the story before approaching the original texts.

Biographical note

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world”s preeminent dramatist. He is often called England”s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.