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by Friedrich Nietzsche (Author), R. J. Hollingdale (Translator) "WHEN Zarathustra was thirty years old, he left his home and the lake of his home and went into the mountains ..." (more)
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Nietzsche was one of the most revolutionary and subversive thinkers in Western philosophy, and Thus Spoke Zarathustra remains his most famous and influential work. It describes how the ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from his solitude in the mountains to tell the world that God is dead and that the Superman, the human embodiment of divinity, is his successor. With blazing intensity and poetic brilliance, Nietzsche argues that the meaning of existence is not to be found in religiouspieties or meek submission, but in an all-powerful life force: passionate, chaotic & free.

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Frederich Nietzsche (1844-1900) became the chair of classical philology at Basel University at the age of 24 until his bad health forced him to retire in 1879. He divorced himself from society until his final collapse in 1899 when he became insane. He died in 1900. R.J. Hollingdale translated 11 of Nietzsche's books and published 2 books about him.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, pity I can't read it., 24 Jan 2008
Before I start I should say that 'Thus Spake Zarathustra' is an excellent book. It sets forth the majority of Nietschze's views through the mouth of the prophet Zoroaster. The closest thing to a criticism I can levy is that his succeeding works like 'beyond good and evil' might be a bit more suitable if you're a philosophy student like me since they set forward his views a bit more bluntly (on the other hand why not read both). I would normally give it a happy five stars, however in this case I'm not reviewing just the book in general but rather this particular edition. The translator has littered the book with exagerated archaisms. What the intention of this was is a mystery to me but the effect is clear, the book is near to unreadable. Tacking -eth to the end of every verb and sprinkling in thous and thees isn't an improvement and I can hardly believe that it represents in any way the original German. Don't be tempted by the low price, you'll regret it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Unreadable ye's and thou's, 6 May 1999
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I hate to give Thus Spoke Zarathustra less than five stars in any form, but Common's translation is just unreadable. For a more readable (and better) translation use Kaufmann's version. Despite this, Zarathustra is Nietzsche's masterpiece and one of the greatest books of all time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A prophecy of things to come, 9 Aug 2002
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Without doubt one of the greatest works of philosophy and thought. Though all of Nietzsche's works are grand it is this one above all that fully captures his intense and positive belief in the potential for the future of man. It also reflects a self examining and lonely side of the sickly philosopher. The magic and spiritualism of the book is enough to unsure that anyone who reads the text will not be the same person upon completion as they were when they began. Though he may come to certain conclusions that others may feel a need to disagree with, its honesty and intelligence shines through and we are reminded that Nietzsche would have wanted us to challenge what he was saying. It is a text many justly treat as a bible and which is truly a great masterpiece.
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2.0 out of 5 stars fantastic book, but...
...I much prefer the other translation (i don't remember who the other translation is)... of course, this is just a matter of personal opinion, but i think this translator doesn't... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Ms. J. Wall

4.0 out of 5 stars A review from someone who ahsnt completed the work
As a Christian, a few people might find it slightly odd that I actually like Nietzche and his works. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. R. G. P. Amos

5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest Book Ever Written
The Magnificent vital force that is unleashed by each page written byNietzsche continues, even today, to influence the oaths of contemporarythought and society. Read more
Published on 29 April 2004 by Fernando Gomes

1.0 out of 5 stars Butchery of Nietszche's clarity.
This horridly archaic translation clouds Nietsches very clear insights. I read about 100 pages of "Thus SpOke Zarathustra" in the library and when I bought this version: "Thus... Read more
Published on 15 May 2003 by the great amphibian

5.0 out of 5 stars A descriptive, easier to follow, book on Nietzschean ideals.
If your looking for a book that adequately explains Nietzschean philosophy than this one is for you. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me feel like a Dionyssian angel......
More than anything, it was a feeling that Zarathustra inspired. This book effectively communicates that life is a song and a dance. Read more
Published on 29 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Nietzsche Changed My Life!
It is impossible to sum up the human experience in any book, no matter how long, but Nietzsche came very close with this book. Read more
Published on 20 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime
This work hits me like a lightning bolt. Nietzsche's insight is immeasuarbly deep. It is right, even when bile rains; it is, that it is. Read more
Published on 7 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It's the most beautiful philosophy I've ever read.
Words cannot express the respect I have for this book, nor the zeal with which I would advise one to read it. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Hail the Overman!
Nietzsche is my favorite philosopher! This book, out of all he has written spoke to me. We all have a higherman within and we must strive to go under. Read more
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