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ABOUT THE BOOK: This book deals with the dramatic theory of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Discussing the history of the tragic form, it introduces an intellectual dichotomy between the Dionysian and the Apollonian. It claims that life always involves a struggle between these two elements, each battling for control over the existence of humanity. Further it argues that the tragedy of Ancient Greece was the highest form of art due to its mixture of both Apollonian and Dionysian elements into one seamless whole, allowing the spectator to experience the full spectrum of the human condition. The Dionysian element was to be found in the music of the chorus, while the Apollonian element was found in the dialogue which gave a concrete symbolism that balanced the Dionysian revelry.
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-19) was a notable? German philosopher who remains one of the most influential modern thinkers. He is renowned for writing on the concept of the super-man, the end of religion in a modern society as well as his exploration of the concepts of good and evil. Some of his major philosophical works are Thus Spake Zarathustra (1883), The Antichrist (1885) and Twilight of the Idols (1889). Many major thinkers of the 2th century such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Sigmund Freud and Albert Camus, among others, were influenced by Nietzsche's ideas. After his death, the misappropriation of his works by the Nazi Party in the 3s and 4s of the last century to further their fascist activities resulted in a negative reputation for generations whereas Nietzsche himself was steadfastly against anti-Semitism. Nietzsche died on 25 August 19, aged 55.
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