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  • By: Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Narrated by: Duncan Steen
  • Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary

One of Nietzsche’s earliest works, The Birth of Tragedy (1872) is a remarkable source of inspiration. It is here that the philosopher expresses his frustration with the contemporary world and urges man to embrace Dionysian energy once more. He refutes European culture since the time of Socrates, arguing that it is one-sidedly Apollonian and prevents man from living in optimistic harmony with the sufferings of life.

It is argued that the healthier culture can be perceived in the traditions of ancient Greece as the spectators of the tragic plays experienced Dionysus and Apollo in perfect harmony. However, Nietzsche has great faith in the human soul and presents a laudatory portrayal of Wagner, contending that his artistic spirit is the savior of Europe; Wagner’s music has sown the seeds for a period of liberating rebirth.

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Public Domain (P)2013 Naxos AudioBooks
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Difficult and Challenging Book. Very well read.

Nobody can pretend that this is an easy read. Unless you are already extremely well read in the fields of classics and philosophy, it is, without exegesis, almost certainly, going to be incomprehensible. I am studying Nietzsche as an intellectual exercise and am making slow progress. Full marks to the chap who performed this text. He must have had to work very hard, so I hope he was well remunerated for his efforts.

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