The Case of Wagner, Nietzsche Contra Wagner and Selected Aphorisms

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By Friedrich Nietzsche

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What happens when a philosopher declares war on an artist who once inspired him?

In this provocative collection, Friedrich Nietzsche - iconoclast, poet of ideas, and architect of modern existentialism - turns his formidable intellect against Richard Wagner, the composer he once revered. The result is a searing psychological and aesthetic autopsy of genius, decadence, and the struggle between art and truth.

Nietzsche's voice echoes through the ages in The Case of Wagner, a charged and theatrical critique of Wagner's music, values, and legacy. In Nietzsche Contra Wagner, he deepens the attack, dissecting the moral, cultural, and personal tensions between their divergent paths. The Selected Aphorisms that follow offer piercing reflections on music, morality, truth, and the human spirit—each a spark in Nietzsche's incendiary philosophy.

Written in his unmistakable style - ironic, lyrical, ruthless—these texts mark the culmination of a fractured friendship and the birth of a new philosophical vision. They embody the turmoil of a thinker who challenged the foundations of Western culture, and whose ideas continue to resonate in debates on art, identity, and modernity.

Now brought to life in a clear, refined AI narration, this audiobook offers a crisp and immersive experience - faithful to the cadence and clarity Nietzsche's work demands. Whether you are a longtime admirer or a curious newcomer, this journey into Nietzsche's thought will provoke, challenge, and awaken.

Enter the mind of one of history's most fearless thinkers - press play, and confront the beautiful chaos within.

The Case of Wagner, Nietzsche Contra Wagner and Selected Aphorisms