Thus Spoke Zarathustra

A Book for All and None

By: Friedrich Nietzsche, Thomas Common - translator

Narrated by: John Lee

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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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..

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!

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! :)

Fun read but I cant take it too seriously

Its fun but its far too ambiguous and word salady to be anything more than an inspiration for better thoughts. It touches on many subjects but doesnt explore them much, it also reads /is like an old novel/story adventure like Beowulf or something.

I ended up listening on 2x or 1.5x speed often because of the narators theatrical performance, which I liked but at the same time it slowed down an already slow/uneventful read.

My first book from Nietzche, I will read Beyond Good and Evil now, I have a feeling it will be better and more refined/specific than this one.

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.

Loved the old tale!

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

his views

it was pleasant and easy to listen to.it was also easy to follow and understand.

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.

Insane

Sadly, this work reflects Nietzche's growing madness at the end of his life, caused by venereal disease, and it shows. Rambling, contradictory aphorisms follow one another, interspersed with little nuggets like: "with a woman, never neglect your whip", and "all our gentlemen are Jews." Both sexism and antisemitism are found liberally throughout this mad little phantasy, and I cannot say that I got much out of it other than relief when it was all over.

In spite of that, the narrator was brilliant, and made much of little, to his great credit.

Included

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.