Friedrich Nietzsche

by Holub, Robert C.

• ISBN13: 9780805745955
• ISBN10: 0805745955
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-09-01
• Publisher: Twayne Pub

Summary

Twayne's United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an author's work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volume addresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writer's work. Each volume features: -- A critical, interpretive study and explication of the author's works -- A brief biography of the author -- An accessible chronology outlining the life, the work, and relevant historical context -- Aids for further study: complete notes and references, a selected annotated bibliography and an index -- A readable style presented in a manageable length

Author Biography

Robert C. Holub teaches German intellectual, cultural, and literary history in the German department at the University of California, Berkeley.

Table of Contents

Note on Sources
Preface
Chronology
Nietzsche's Life	p. 1
The Fanatic Philologist	p. 14
The Pedagogical Reformer	p. 34
The Scientific Dilettante	p. 55
The Social Observer	p. 79
The Genealogist of Morals	p. 102
The Anti-Theologian	p. 128
The Great Anticipator	p. 149
Notes and References	p. 165
Selected Bibliography	p. 175
Index	p. 183
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