Timon of Athens

Timon of Athens was originally grouped with the tragedies, but some scholars name it one of the problem plays. Timon of Athens (The Life of Tymon of Athens) is a play written by William Shakespeare, published in the First Folio (1623) and probably written in collaboration with another author, most likely Thomas Middleton, in about 1605–1606. It is about the fortunes of an Athenian named Timon(and probably influenced by the philosopher Timon of Phlius). The central character is a beloved citizen of Athens who through tremendous generosity spends his entire fortune on corrupt hangers-on only interested in getting the next payout.