Die Geburt der Tragödie: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Die Geburt der Tragödie by Friedrich Nietzsche: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
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.
Quick facts about Die Geburt der Tragödie
- Title: Die Geburt der Tragödie
- Author: Friedrich Nietzsche
- First published: 1872
- Genre: aesthetics, the tragic, history and criticism
- OpenLibrary ID: OL98152W
Where to read Die Geburt der Tragödie
Die Geburt der Tragödie by Friedrich Nietzsche is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Die Geburt der Tragödie about?
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.
Who wrote Die Geburt der Tragödie?
Die Geburt der Tragödie was written by Friedrich Nietzsche.
When was Die Geburt der Tragödie published?
Die Geburt der Tragödie was first published in 1872.
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