Timon of Athens (Shakespeare 20 Books)

Author: Macau Books, William shakespeare

Illustrator: Macaw Books

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Ages: 5 - 7 yrs

Summary:

In the beginning, Timon, later a misanthrope, is a wealthy and generous Athenian gentleman.

He hosts a large banquet, attended by nearly all the main characters. Timon gives away money

wastefully, and everyone wants to please him to get more, except for Apemantus, a churlish philosopher

whose cynicism Timon cannot yet appreciate.

This short narrative??version of the play has been suitably adapted to help introduce the play to young readers.

It can be read by children or read to them by parents who wish to introduce them to the play. It can also be

used by teachers as a classroom resource. The easy-to-read narration and comic-style illustration are sure to

captivate children's interest and develop their reading skills.

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Format: Papercover