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The birth of tragedy

by Friedrich Nietzsche, Douglas Smith

This philosophical work examines the origins of Greek tragedy and proposes that art is essential to human existence. It introduces the contrast between Apolline order and Dionysiac ecstasy, arguing that their union in music and drama provides consolation for suffering.

Accession 17361 ISBN 9780199540143 Publisher Oxford University Press
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