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Thus Spoke Zarathustra

A Book for All and None

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Thus Spoke Zarathustra is one of the most extraordinary - and important - texts in Western philosophy. It was written by Friedrich Nietzsche between 1883 and 1885. He cast it in the form of a novel in the hope that his urgent message of the 'death of God' and the rise of the superman (Ubermensch) would have greater emotional as well as intellectual impact.

Though tarnished somewhat by inappropriate adoption by the Nazi movement in the mid-20th century, Zarathustra remains an immensely important and influential work, particularly as it exhorts the individual to question standard conventions of society in order to pursue a truly ethical and spiritual path.

After 10 years in solitude in the mountains, Zarathustra decides it is time to return to the world so that people can benefit from the fruits of his pondering: 'I would like to bestow and distribute, until the wise have once more become joyous in their folly, and the poor happy in their riches.'

Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a challenging text, but once encountered and absorbed, it cannot be forgotten for both its content and style.

Translation: Thomas Common - revised and updated.

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Yes, if you've ever wondered if the prose of this book could ever been properly and well delivered. Then this is it! Christopher Oxford gives maximum effort and does a magnificent job of really paying attention to the text and appears to fully appreciate and understand it. This culminates in a listening experience that is enjoyable and helps get across some of the nuances of the text. I don't believe this has been as well as this before. If you want to hear this book with a different perspective on delivery - then look no further and get this version without hesitation!

Best Narration of this book thus far!

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For the purest expression of Nietzsche, it stands to reason its original German would yield the finest results. And yet this comes nothing short of extraordinary, Christopher Oxford truly understood the scriptures, and even for a long time fanatic, this was a new experience altogether. Such a wonderful achievement, could not come more highly recommended.

Phenomenal rendition

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A deeply, human book, beautiful read. I shall be buying 'Beyond Good and Evil' next.

beautiful book and narration~☆

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Christopher Oxford’s charismatic performance allows you to register and contemplate every word with delicious savour. Nowhere have I seen philosophy been made more engaging, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra will make you question all of your previously held assumptions on what is right and wrong in beautiful poetic prose.

Beautifully Read!

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A parody of the orthodox religion, it’s not for the feint of heart or fundamentalist. The book challenges received wisdom and challenges the listener to think for themselves and dare to be and become the best version of their constructed self. The premise being that “higher men” will evolve or come forth in the future built on the shoulders of these overcomes. Important refrain, “ man is a bridge that must be overcome.”

Not for those who know they know!

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