The life of Friedrich Nietzsche by Daniel Halévy
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"The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche" by Daniel Halévy is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a biographical examination of the influential philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, covering various stages of his life, including his childhood, youth, and key relationships. Halévy aims to portray Nietzsche not just as a thinker, but to explore the formative experiences that shaped his philosophical insights and literary contributions. The opening of the book
introduces Nietzsche's early life, starting with the background of his father, Karl-Ludwig Nietzsche, a Lutheran pastor. It recounts the family's struggles following the father's tragic death, which left a profound impact on young Friedrich. The narrative paints a picture of a boy marked by both the sorrow of his losses and the potential marked by his intellect and creativity. The text sets the stage for Nietzsche’s complex personality, blending moments of innocence with the shadows of existential questioning, which will reappear throughout his life and work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Halévy, Daniel, 1872-1962 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Kettle, Tom, 1880-1916 |
| Translator | Hone, Joseph M. (Joseph Maunsell), 1882-1959 |
| Title | The life of Friedrich Nietzsche |
| Credits |
Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53620 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53620-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 974 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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