The Birth of Tragedy

Written by Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrated by William Sigalis

The Birth of Tragedy stands alongside Aristotle’s Poetics as essential works for all who seek to understand poetry and its relationship to human life. In this, his first book, Nietzsche developed a way of thinking about the arts that unites the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus as the central symbol of human existence. Although tragedy serves as the focus of this work, music, visual art, dance, and the other arts can also be viewed using Nietzsche’s analysis and integration of the Apollonian and the Dionysian.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Agora Publications
• Release date: Jan 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9780990459934

Friedrich Nietzsche

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) was an acclaimed German philosopher who rose to prominence during the late nineteenth century. His work provides a thorough examination of societal norms often rooted in religion and politics. As a cultural critic, Nietzsche is affiliated with nihilism and individualism with a primary focus on personal development. His most notable books include The Birth of Tragedy, Thus Spoke Zarathustra. and Beyond Good and Evil. Nietzsche is frequently credited with contemporary teachings of psychology and sociology.

Reviews for The Birth of Tragedy

[Y Woo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

FYI, these 3 narrators are the exact same person:
- Ray Childs
- Albert A. Anderson
- William Sigalis

I can’t help but think that it’s Socrates who is speaking