From WiKIPEDIA:
Timon of Athens is a collaborative play by William Shakespeare and perhaps Thomas Middleton about the fortunes of an Athenian named Timon (and probably influenced by the philosopher of the same name). The central character is a well beloved citizen of Athens who through tremendous generosity spends his entire fortunes on corrupt hangers-on only interested in getting the next payout. Timon of Athens is one of Shakespeare's most obscure and least-known works. It was originally grouped with the tragedies, but some scholars name it one of the problem plays.
Known as "Timon and Alcibiades"; Timon, nude, is seated in his cave,
a spade beside him; in the l foreground, Alcibiades has entered wearing
a helmet; with him are partially draped women, Phrynia and Timandra;
image framed by trees. 1783 Etching
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