Project Gutenberg
2005-01-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
1844
1900
Also sprach Zarathustra: Ein Buch für Alle und Keinen
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thus_Spoke_Zarathustra
Peter Bellen
"Also sprach Zarathustra: Ein Buch für Alle und Keinen" by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche is a philosophical novel written during the late 19th century. The book follows the character Zarathustra, who has spent ten years in solitude in the mountains and then descends to share his wisdom with humanity, grappling with profound themes such as the concept of the Übermensch (Overman) and the critique of traditional morality and religion. At the start of the narrative, we meet Zarathustra as he reflects on his desire to bring knowledge and gifts to mankind after a decade of isolation. His journey begins with a dialogue with a hermit, who warns him against returning to society due to the inherent untrustworthiness of people. Upon reaching the city, Zarathustra seeks to convey his insights to the masses but is met with misunderstanding and ridicule, especially as he introduces the idea that humanity is a bridge to something greater—the Übermensch. This opening portion sets the stage for Zarathustra's existential quest, where he confronts both the aspirations and failings of humanity while exploring deep philosophical concepts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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