Die Geburt der Tragödie
About this book
A compelling argument for the necessity for art in life, Nietzsche's first book is fuelled by his enthusiasms for Greek tragedy, for the philosophy of Schopenhauer and for the music of Wagner, to whom this work was dedicated. Nietzsche outlined a distinction between its two central forces: the Apolline, representing beauty and order, and the Dionysiac, a primal or ecstatic reaction to the sublime. He believed the combination of these states produced the highest forms of music and tragic drama, which not only reveal the truth about suffering in life, but also provide a consolation for it. Impassioned and exhilarating in its conviction, The Birth of Tragedy has become a key text in European culture and in literary criticism.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 8 readers · 194 pages · ≈ 3 h 36 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Die Geburt der Tragödie?
About ≈ 3 h 36 m — 194 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Die Geburt der Tragödie?
194 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Die Geburt der Tragödie?
It sits on the Philosophy, Mythology shelves.
Is Die Geburt der Tragödie in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Die Geburt der Tragödie?
Friedrich Nietzsche.
Where can I read Die Geburt der Tragödie online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library