I Am Dynamite!

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A Life of Friedrich Nietzsche

By Sue Prideaux

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I Am Dynamite! by Sue Prideaux is a compelling biography exploring the tumultuous life and groundbreaking ideas of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Delving into his radical thoughts, profound loneliness, and complicated personal relationships, it presents an intimate portrait of a man whose philosophy has profoundly influenced modern thought. Through meticulous research, Prideaux illuminates the paradoxes and challenges that defined Nietzsche's extraordinary yet tragic life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This biography provides a vivid and well-researched exploration of Nietzsche's complex personality, his revolutionary ideas, and the tumultuous historical context in which he lived. It's an engaging read for those intrigued by philosophical thought, biographical storytelling, and the drama of personal genius.

I Am Dynamite!

Sue Prideaux's award-winning portrait of philosophy's greatest iconoclast, Friedrich Nietzsche.

The Times Biography of the Year: Sue Prideaux's award-winning portrait of philosophy's greatest iconoclast, Friedrich Nietzsche.

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The Times Biography of the Year

Longlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize 2019

'A strikingly original portrait of Nietzsche and beautifully written.' Antony Beevor

'Outstanding.' The Sunday Times

'A revelation.' Guardian

'Riveting.' New Statesman

Friedrich Nietzsche's work rocked the foundation of Western thinking, and continues to permeate our culture, high and low - yet he is one of history's most misunderstood philosophers. Sue Prideaux's myth-shattering book brings readers into the world of a brilliant, eccentric and deeply troubled man, illuminating the events and people that shaped his life and work. I Am Dynamite! is the essential biography for anyone seeking to understand Nietzsche, the philosopher who foresaw - and sought solutions to - our own troubled times.

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I Am Dynamite! by Sue Prideaux, an exploration of Friedrich Nietzsche's life and philosophy, has been praised for its engaging narrative and insightful analysis. Reviewers commend Prideaux for making Nietzsche's complex ideas accessible to a broader audience while bringing his personal story to life with vivid detail. The biography is often highlighted for its thorough research and empathetic portrayal of Nietzsche, offering readers a balanced view of his intellectual contributions alongside his human experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571336227

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 464

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Sue Prideaux

About the Author

Sue Prideaux is an English novelist and biographer. She is the author of Edvard Munch: Behind the Scream.

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