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# The Birth of Tragedy (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) Paperback – June 1, 1995

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Extraordinary translations
  

*by F***O on Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022*

For all of us whose German proficiency is limited, Walter Kaufmann translations are a godsend. Add to it the appropriate and far from burdensome notes and you have an edition that really does credit these two extraordinary works of one of the greatest thinkers of all time. A pleasure to read!

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    A Few Words on The Birth of Tragedy and The Case of Wagner
  

*by S***I on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014*

I have always appreciated the Walter Kaufmann translations of Friedrich Nietzsche's writings. This specific volume is no exception. Anyone who has attempted to translate the original text themselves knows the difficulties inherent in Nietzsche's prose make this no small task. The importance of "The Birth of Tragedy" to modern cultural studies cannot be understressed. It has become almost matter of fact to see the Apollonian-Dionysian conflict as the motive force behind the development of human civilization. Neo-Freudian theory echoes the themes the young philologist saw within the remnants of Greek tragedy's legacy to western culture; ordering form coating the abyssmal depth of primal abandon. The brilliant insight that Nietzsche uncovers wherein the tragic chorus erases the artifical barrier modernity has instituted between stage and audience has been contested by some mainstream historians of Greek literature. Nevertheless, the truth of his insight isn't dependent upon the factuality of scholarly assent but, rather, stands on the range of clarity it provides to those looking through its lense. "The Case of Wagner" gives the reader an opportunity to peek into Nietzsche's personal struggle with genius both personally and in another, a dance of projected self-loathing. The decadence of modernity and mass appeal are woven into a argument against redemption and Christian ethics which Nietzsche locates as central to Wagner's musicality. The author is razor sharp in turning a phrase and difficult, perhaps purposely so, to doctinize. In any case, these two writings are essential for anyone wishing to glimpse into the vision of this transitional philosopher who is best known for announcing the death of God.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A great introduction into Nietzsche
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014*

Walter Kaufmann is a very good translator, I should say that first and foremost.  I've read a lot of his translations of Nietzsche, and I have to say... it's nice to have someone that is so pedantic details and language nuances.  As far as the two pieces from Nietzsche go, "The Birth of Tragedy" is probably the best starting point for anyone who wants to get into Nietzsche, and it's definitely something that really paves the way for his later works. However, and both Nietzsche (in his added preface) and Kaufmann agree: Sections 16-25 are... well, you basically just don't need to read them. They just aren't necessary, and the book ends SUBLIMELY at the end of Section 15. However, assuming that you do read all of "Birth of Tragedy," you will find that  "The Case of Wagner" is an almost PERFECT companion piece! It really shows you how Nietzsche had to separate from Wagner to really come to his own, and it is startlingly relevant even to this day. It's hilarious to imagine how Nietzsche would feel about today's musicians and artists. Among other things. Anyways, all in all.. I absolutely love it, and I learned a lot from it. I really got a great appreciation for Greek culture, and I felt like it really changed the perspective on a lot of things I had  learned in school.  I would recommend this book to lovers of Philosophy and Greek culture/history alike.

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