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A prophet comes down from the mountains with a new vision for humanity
1883Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Zarathustra, a prophet, leaves his mountain solitude to teach people about the Übermensch and the death of God. The book is written as a series of speeches in a poetic, biblical style. It is one of the most famous works of philosophy.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a major philosophical work.
What you will get
A hard and influential book. A good translation with notes is a big help.
Thus Spoke Zarathustra Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Philosophy · Self-overcoming · Poetic
Length
352 pages · ≈ 10 h
More about this book
Characters
Zarathustra and the people he speaks to.
Setting
Mountains and towns in a symbolic landscape.
What makes it different
A philosophy book written as a prophetic poem.
Feel
Intense, poetic and challenging.
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