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A portrait of the influential western philosopher and writer is targeted to lay readers and seeks to clarify his ideas and influences, offering insight into the impact of his chronic ill health and insanity on his beliefs while challenging stereotypes that have been attributed to his character. 10,000 first printing.
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A veteran biographer mostly of literary figures, Cate here turns to one of the most literary and well as most controversial German philosopher of the 19th century. He writes for general readers, and delves into the philosophy only to the extent that it reveals or reflects what was going on in Nietzsche's life at a particular time. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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