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on 20 June 2016
Found this most useful for my A2 English Literature coursework on tragedy. Though I was studying post-war tragedy on e.g. The Great Gatsby and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, it was most helpful to look back at the classical and original theories and ideas concerning tragedy. The Birth of Tragedy would not be considered as one of Nietzsche's best, as it is very biased and very informal, however, that is what makes the book perfect for coursework, enabling students to put it down to discussion, debate or show the examiner that you have your own personal opinion (by agreeing or disagreeing with Nietzsche's view)
on 20 September 2011
This is a small book with big ideas.
I had never read Nietzsche before and decided to read this book in conjunction with others I was reading for a talk I am giving.
Although his writing is convoluted at times, as I would expect from a philosopher, I was intrigued by what he was saying, particularly in the light of later psychoanalytic theorists, such as Freud,Lacan,Klein, Bion etc., since he seems to be working on ideas that would later become crystallized in psychoanalytic thinking and theory.
This, enabled me to shape what it was I wanted to say in my talk. I was also able to understand his thinking, not only theoretically, but also in the light of his illness, which would, later, have a profound effect on his work and his life.
I could relate also to his notion of art, and music in particular, as stimulus for experience of the sublime.
I had never read Nietzsche before and decided to read this book in conjunction with others I was reading for a talk I am giving.
Although his writing is convoluted at times, as I would expect from a philosopher, I was intrigued by what he was saying, particularly in the light of later psychoanalytic theorists, such as Freud,Lacan,Klein, Bion etc., since he seems to be working on ideas that would later become crystallized in psychoanalytic thinking and theory.
This, enabled me to shape what it was I wanted to say in my talk. I was also able to understand his thinking, not only theoretically, but also in the light of his illness, which would, later, have a profound effect on his work and his life.
I could relate also to his notion of art, and music in particular, as stimulus for experience of the sublime.
on 22 September 2016
Great introduction of almost perfect length and depth. The notes are extremely useful as Nietzsche references a lot of works and books most people have not read. A good starting point for reading Nietzsche as it's one of his first and most accessible works - which cant be said for most of his other works. Nietzsche makes a valuable statement of the importance of art as metaphysical consolation, where Attic tragedy is the highest achievement of art with it's ''perfect'' mixture of the Apollonian and Dionysian attributes. The arguements for this are extremely unconventional for a philosopher, but entertaining and passionate nonetheless.
on 23 July 2016
fast delivery bought this edition as it was on offer.Do note that the book has very small print
on 20 November 2013
Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The birth of tragedy: out of the spirit of music' raises the most profound questions about the nature art. Drawing from both Greek mythology and a deep knowledge of pre-Socratic Greek art Nietzsche attempts to account for the development and fate of Greek tragic theatre. It's a fascinating account that invites the reader to consider the contrasting artistic powers that find expression in different works of art. The text also suggests why every human is a consummate artist!
on 17 November 2015
present so can't comment but good book
on 2 December 2017
Difficult read takes the author a while to make a point
on 19 March 2015
The text itself is great, full of love for the Greek culture and myth, a real source of inspiration for people who believe in high and eternal art. But kindle version is full of typos - and it's in Penguin edition!
