Timon of Athens

Renowned for his extreme generosity the Athenian nobleman Timon has fallen prey to flatterers and false friends on whom he showers lavish gifts and extravagant hospitality His loyal steward Flavius tries to warn him of the financial consequences of such reckless expenditure while the cynical philosopher Apemantus mocks his naivety but Timon ignores them both When his money runs out and his creditors demand payment Timon sends confidently to his friends for help When all refuse him he throws one last party one that heralds a dramatic change in his attitude to the world