Timon of Athens is a play by William Shakespeare about a wealthy and generous man named Timon who lavishes gifts and money on his friends without expecting anything in return. However, when Timon falls into financial ruin, his friends abandon him, leaving him alone and destitute.
Feeling betrayed and disillusioned, Timon retreats to the wilderness where he becomes bitter and misanthropic. He rejects all human contact and lives as a hermit, cursing the world and all those who have wronged him.
As Timon's fortunes continue to decline, he discovers a hidden treasure in the wilderness, but instead of using it to rebuild his life, he uses it to fund his revenge against those who have betrayed him.
The play explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is a dark and cynical portrayal of human nature and the consequences of greed and betrayal.