Timon of Athens vs Timon of Athens: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Timon of Athens, Poor, Recluses, Loss, Rich people, Drama
Timon of Athens
“Timon of Athens is the bitterest and most negative of all Shakespeare's tragedies.”
This book demonstrates events in the life of Timon, a man known for his great and universal generosity, who spends his fortune and then is spurned when he requires help.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
Scores by source
| Timon of Athens | Timon of Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.5 (8186) | 3.5 (8186) |
| Hardcover | 3.4 (15) | 3.4 (15) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (5) | 4.5 (5) |
Reception
| Timon of Athens | Timon of Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 8186 | 8186 |
| Editions | 404 | 152 |
| Citations | 2 | 2 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 6392 | 6411 |
| Reading it now | 152 | 152 |
| Written reviews | 745 | 746 |
| Wikipedia attention | 4143 | 4143 |
| Pages | 101 | 96 |