Purcell: Timon of Athens; Dioclesian

The True Value Of Friendships

Advantages: Learn the true value of friendships, By Shakespeare, Interesting
Disadvantages: Might not be complete, Unknown facts, Some might find it boring

One of my favourite writers of all time is the legendary William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is probably one of the most noted writers in the history of English Literature. Certainly he is the most significant playwright of the English Renaissance. He has contributed many great literary works and one of these is called, "Timon Of Athens". "Timon Of Athens" is set in ancient Greece. The first act occurs in Timon's residential home. In the reception room of Timon's house a poet, a painter, a jeweller, and a merchant enter. Everyone of them have brought Timon an object that they hope Timon will purchase. Timon enters the room, with many people gathering around him looking for his advice or approval. One of these people is a person who has been sent from Timon's friend Ventidius to give Timon a message. When Timon learns that Ventidius has been ...

Mickie26 04.11.2008 · Read full review
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'What viler thing upon the earth than friends'

Advantages: First half isn't bad
Disadvantages: Second half very dull

This is a BAD play. It has its interesting moments, but it is nevertheless excessively BAD. In fact, it is probably one of the BADDEST plays that Shakey ever wrote. However, puttinmg its BADNESS aside for a moment, let us quickly summarise that plot: QUICK SUMMARY OF PLOT Timon is one of the citizens of Athens. He is a generous chappy, who likes throwing parties and enjoys being told what a sound bloke he is. He often lends cash to many of his friends who have got into a bit of financial trouble, but then is unwilling to ask for the money back. In due course, Timon's money runs out and he turns to his friends for help, but each one of them refuses him. In his rage, Timon turns his back on humanity and goes to live in a cave in the woods. There, he is visited by various Athenians who want money, or Timon's help against an army ...

Amadahn 11.03.2001 · Read full review
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The Other Athens

Advantages: fun, charming and diverting city with plenty of interesting things to see and do; great variety of bars and restaurants
Disadvantages: has some shonky areas, may bring you to spend more than you'd like

The city of Athens, Georgia, USA, is one of those eclectic university towns scattered all the way across the country. If you're an American and a seasoned college student, you know all about what that means - an infinite variety of bars, pubs, theatres and crack houses. And, of course, a vast number of students to take advantage of whichever of these vices may take their fancy. In this particular case, it's the enormous campus of the University of Georgia which has set up shop in this interesting town. Athens is about 70 miles from Atlanta, anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half drive depending on various things - the traffic, whether there is a thunderstorm present, or if someone has managed to cark it somewhere along the road and has thus blocked it in some manner. Once you're out of the suburban and ugly sprawl of Atlanta you ...

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