With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do not, above all, confound me with what I am not " About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by...
With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Micha...
Richard Wagner remains, almost 130 years after his death, the most controversial composer in the history of music. Creator of huge & hugely ambitious operas, which have an immense immediate impact, as well as providing food for endless thought & discussion, Wagner has had an influence on many fields outside music.
Richard Wagner remains, almost 130 years after his death, the most controversial composer in the history of music. Creator of huge & hugely ambitious ...
