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Exploring the interplay between beauty and primal ecstasy, the book argues for the essential role of art in human existence. Drawing inspiration from Greek tragedy, Schopenhauer's philosophy, and Wagner's music, it distinguishes between the Apolline and Dionysiac forces in art. Nietzsche posits that their synthesis fosters profound musical and dramatic expressions that illuminate the truths of suffering while offering solace. This foundational work of criticism underscores the transformative power of art in confronting life's challenges.
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The Birth of Tragedy, Friedrich Nietzsche
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Birth of Tragedy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 142
- ISBN13
- 9781387917945
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between beauty and primal ecstasy, the book argues for the essential role of art in human existence. Drawing inspiration from Greek tragedy, Schopenhauer's philosophy, and Wagner's music, it distinguishes between the Apolline and Dionysiac forces in art. Nietzsche posits that their synthesis fosters profound musical and dramatic expressions that illuminate the truths of suffering while offering solace. This foundational work of criticism underscores the transformative power of art in confronting life's challenges.