Also sprach Zarathustra vs Jenseits von Gut und Böse: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Also sprach Zarathustra Also sprach Zarathustra Friedrich Nietzsche · 1883 ★★★★☆ 4.1 322 pages · ≈ 5 h 58 m · Demanding

A landmark work of philosophy and of literature, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is the fullest expression of Nietzche's belief that "the object of mankind should lie in its highest individuals." In his thirtieth year…

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Cover of Jenseits von Gut und Böse Jenseits von Gut und Böse Friedrich Nietzsche · 1885 ★★★★☆ 4.0 166 pages · ≈ 3 h 04 m · Demanding

Since the French Revolution the influence of woman in Europe has DECLINED in proportion as she has increased her rights and claims; and the "emancipation of woman," insofar as it is desired and demanded by women…

The verdict

How to choose

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Also sprach ZarathustraJenseits von Gut und Böse
Goodreads 4.1 (183094) 4.0 (119801)
Hardcover 3.6 (15) —

Reception

Also sprach ZarathustraJenseits von Gut und Böse
Ratings 183094 119801
Editions 552 415
Citations 58 —
Film adaptations 1 1
Want to read 359409 355933
Pages 322 166

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