Nietzsche: On Theognis of Megara

Nietzsche's topic for his valedictorian dissertation at the school of Pforta was the poet Theognis, focusing on his life in Megara, his lyrical production, and his views on the gods, morality, and politics. Nietzsche saw Theognis as the intellectual champion of the defeated Megarian aristocracy, who sought to preserve the Dorian spirit and its noble virtues. The interests that guided Nietzsche transcended scientific philology and embraced a concern...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783168005
• ISBN13: 9781783168002
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"