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This volume assembles the core writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, presenting the complete texts of five pivotal works—from his earliest philosophical treatise, The Birth of Tragedy, through to his late essay, Ecce Homo. Edited and translated by renowned scholar Walter Kaufmann, it also includes seventy‑five of his aphorisms, selected correspondence, and draft variants of Ecce Homo, offering readers a definitive guide to Nietzsche’s evolving thought. The collection is presented in a trade paperback format.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Philosophy/Ethics
Authors: Friedrich Nietzsche
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