Thus Spoke Zarathustra

By: Fredrich Nietzsche

Narrated by: Alex Jennings

Also sprach Zarathustra was conceived and written by Friedrich Nietzsche during the years 1881-1885; the first three Parts were published in 1883 and 1884. The book formed part of his "campaign against morality", in which Nietzsche explored the ethical consequences of the "death of God".

Heavily critical not only of Christian values but also of their modern replacements, Thus Spoke Zarathustra argues for a new value-system based around the prophecy of the Ubermensch, or Superman. Its appropriation by the National Socialist movement in Germany early in the 20th century has tainted its reputation unjustly; but there are signs that the rehabilitation of Nietzsche, and of this, his most incendiary work, is almost complete.

The translation used in this audiobook is that of Thomas Common.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2005 Naxos AudioBooks Ltd.

Beautiful

I don’t agree with all of what he says, but there is much truth here about practical life. Beautifully written.

Evoking the Eternal Return!

Jennings does a great job narrating Thus Spoke Zarathustra. It is very easy to understand and the cadence of his speech is perfect and evocative for total comprehension. This abridged version, however, concludes after the climax of the book, The Seven Seals, and does not continue into the fourth and final part of Nietzsche's most iconic work. Nonetheless, it is a moving and inspiring narration that successfully evokes Zarathustra's devotion to moving man away from false virtue and into an awareness of our eternal return.

Amazing!

Perhaps the most insightful work of poetry and spirituality woven into an epic tale of human discovery of the high school and lows of wisdom.

yes they have finally done it justice!

only as an audio book does this book does this book make sense. only as an audiobook does this book sing!

OK, it's not _sneakily_ abridged

After my initial anger at discovering this audiobook was an abridgement, I noticed it says so clearly in the description. My mistake, not Audible's.