9798292601920 - timon of athens: a shakespeare retelling by dr. peter fogarty di fogarty, peter (2 risultati)
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Timon of Athens: A NovelizationThe Complete Tragedy Retold as a Full Prose NarrativeExperience the Generosity, the Betrayal, and the Misanthropy-Without the Language Barrier.Step into the opulent halls and the desolate fringes of ancient Greece in this immersive and psychologically raw nove…lization of William Shakespeare's Timon of Athens. In this masterful adaptation, the stark emotional power of the stage is brought to life through a seamless integration of the original 1607 dialogue with vivid, modern descriptive prose.Dr. Peter Fogarty's "Novelized Classic" transforms this frequently misunderstood tragedy into a sophisticated reading experience. By weaving the Bard's iconic lines into a fluid narrative, this edition provides the sensory detail, philosophical subtext, and internal character depth often lost in a traditional script format. It is the definitive resource for students, educators, and readers seeking to navigate the journey from lavish philanthropy to total social renunciation.A Narrative of Fortune and Fallout: Timon, a nobleman of Athens, is celebrated for his boundless hospitality and open-handed gifts. But when his fortune evaporates, the "friends" who feasted at his table are the first to turn their backs. Driven from the city by the cold reality of debt and hypocrisy, Timon retreats to a cave by the sea, transforming his life into a brutal critique of human greed. This novelization captures every nuance of his descent, providing the psychological clarity necessary for a modern audience to explore the limits of altruism and the weight of cynicism.Why This Scholarly Adaptation is Essential: Textual Integrity: This version remains 100% faithful to Shakespeare's original dialogue, preserving the biting wit of Apemantus and the rhythmic brilliance of the Early Modern English text.Narrative Expansion: Cryptic stage directions are replaced with lush, cinematic descriptions of Athenian banquets and the stark, moving solitude of the wilderness.Psychological Insight: The novel format allows readers to enter the internal worlds of Timon and his loyal steward, Flavius, clarifying the themes of social hypocrisy, power, and the price of integrity.Curriculum Optimized: Featuring a structured chapter-per-scene arc, this edition is specifically designed for IB/MYP, GCSE, A-Level, and AP Literature analysis.Witness the "ruin of a soul" in a form you have never read before. From the first gift to the final, haunting epitaph, experience the tragedy of Timon of Athens with total immersion.About the AuthorDr. Peter FogartyDr. Peter Fogarty is a distinguished educator with 25 years of classroom experience and a specialist in making classical literature accessible to a global audience. Throughout his career, he has pioneered the use of the Inquiry Method to help students bridge the gap between historical texts and contemporary academic fluency.Dr. Fogarty's "Shakespeare Novel Series" is born from a commitment to pedagogical excellence and literary richness. By transforming complex scripts into fluid, high-quality prose, he ensures that the timeless brilliance of the Western Canon remains a vibrant and reachable resource for the next generation of scholars and lifelong learners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
