Nietzsche's The birth of tragedy a reader's guide Douglas Burnham and Martin Jesinghausen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burnham, Douglas, author.

Contributor:

Jesinghausen, Martin, editor.

Series:

Continuum reader's guides.

Continuum reader's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900. Geburt der Tragödie.

Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm.

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883.

Wagner, Richard.

Aesthetics.

Music--Philosophy and aesthetics.

Music.

Tragedy.

Greek drama (Tragedy)--History and criticism.

Greek drama (Tragedy).

Tragic, The.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (203 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London New York Continuum 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is an introduction to one of Nietzsche's most important works - a key text in nineteenth-century philosophy. Friedrich Nietzsche was arguably the most important and influential thinker of the nineteenth century. The Birth of Tragedy , his first published work, is a classic text that remains an essential read for those seeking to understand the development of Nietzsche's ideas. Indeed, it is difficult to make sense of Nietzsche as a philosopher and writer without a thorough understanding of The Birth of Tragedy , without doubt one of his most influential texts. Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and yet challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Nietzsche for the first time, the book offers guidance on: philosophical and historical context; key themes; reading the text; reception and influence; and, further reading. Continuum Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students

Contents:

Introduction

Context

Overview of themes

Reading the text

Reception and influence

1. Context2. Overview of Themes3. Reading the Text4. Reception and Influence5. Notes for Further ReadingIndex

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN:

9786612875748

9781472547163

1472547160

9781282875746

1282875744

9781441171665

1441171665

OCLC:

676697565