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Thus Spoke Zarathustra

By: Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas Common - translator
Narrated by: John Lee
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Composed in four parts between 1883 and 1885, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is the most famous and influential work of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The work is a philosophical novel in which the character of Zarathustra, a religious prophet-like figure, delivers a series of lessons and sermons in a Biblical style that articulate the central ideas of Nietzsche's mature thought. Key to the philosophy of Thus Spoke Zarathustra is a rejection of traditional systems of religious morality, the idea of the will to power, and a vision of a new, higher mode of being, the ubermensch" or "Superman," one of Nietzsche's most famous and controversial figures. As innovative stylistically as it is philosophically, Thus Spoke Zarathustra is both a literary masterpiece and an enduring classic of moral thought. This version of Thus Spoke Zarathustra is the translation by Thomas Common.

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For those who dare

Nietzsche is a powerful writer. This book proves his strength once again by laying out his final theory of the overman or super man. This is not for the faith of heart, politically minded, or easily offended.

I.e. stay away all you small people

A note to serious Nietzsche readers: This book is unlike any other the man wrote. The general style is more story like. enough said though... Have Fun! :)

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Glad I read it but also glad it's over.

A lot of excellent ideas but a struggle to finish. Seems like a lot of fluff in there but perhaps I'm not intellectually fit enough to fully appreciate the book.

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Great Story

Nietzsche is pretty brilliant, and John Lee captures the spirit of his worlds very well.

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Poetic and polemic

I wish the reader would have had a polish German accent. The wording was fun and thought provoking. I wish Frederich Nietzsche would have been able to read his own book for a recording.

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Excellent book..

Needs ro be read more than once and time should be given to understand it.. A book to feed the minds of free thinkers and philosophers..

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King James English - Hard To Follow

Definitely preview this before embarking. Narrator is great, but the translation is so far from modern it’s really hard to follow at points.

Still, thanks to all involved!

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It's Nietzche. What can I say?

It's a classic. I let the words roll over me. I couldn't concentrate on it and drive safely at the same time. He has a low opinion of women, I noticed. Glad I finished it.

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Loved the old tale!

Was well narrated and is a wonderful tale by
Nietzsche in which he shares his superman.

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Read well. I've read it. This was good if you've read the book and want to listen again. for free it's worth it.

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classic - must read

The reader is great and performs very well. Great classical philosophy will blow your mind almost every chapter if you can hold on.

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