“What is the Dionysian? - This book provides an answer - "a man who knows" speaks to it, the mystic and disciple of the god.

The Birth of Tragedy (1872) is a book that examines the roots of Greek tragedy and its significance for the German culture of that time. For Nietzsche, Greek tragedy is the expression of a civilization that has achieved a subtle yet powerful balance between the Dionysian perception of chaos and the suffering that characterizes existence and the discipline and clarity of the rational Apollonian form. To promote a return to these values, Nietzsche undertakes a critique of the self-satisfied rationalism of late 19th century German culture and makes a passionate appeal for the regenerating dynamics of Wagner's music. Through a broad discussion of the nature of art, science, and religion, Nietzsche's arguments raise significant questions about the problematic nature of cultural roots that are still relevant today.

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• Pages: 224
• Dimensions: 12.7x12.7cm