Karl Kleins edition of Timon of Athens introduces Shakespeares play as a complex exploration of a corrupt; moneyed society. Klein sees the protagonist not as a failed tragic hero; but as a rich and philanthropic nobleman; surrounded by greed and sycophancy; who is forced to recognise the inherent destructiveness of the Athenian society from which he retreats in disgust and rage. Klein establishes Timon as one of Shakespeares late works; arguing; contrary to recent academic views; that evidence for other authors besides Shakespeare is inconclusive. The edition shows that the play is neither tragedy; satire nor comedy; but a subtle and complete drama whose main characters contain elements of all three genres. This edition was near completion at the time of Karl Kleins death; and was prepared for publication by his colleagues and by Brian Gibbons.
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