First published 2006
In the aftermath of a divine conflict, Nietzsche plunges into the primal forces of Greek tragedy. Torn between Apolline beauty and Dionysiac ecstasy, he uncovers the tragic truth at the heart of human existence. Through a dazzling synthesis of philosophy, psychology, and music, Nietzsche reveals how the clash of these opposing impulses gives rise to the most profound and cathartic art. As he charts the birth of tragedy from the spirit of music, Nietzsche offers a bold new vision of the human condition - one that both unsettles and uplifts, confronting the abyss while delivering a sublime consolation.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, 19th-century, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: existential, philosophical
Period: 19th-century
160 pages · Paperback · Barnes & Noble