--- product_id: 59369172 title: "The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music (Penguin Classics)" price: "12307CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/59369172-the-birth-of-tragedy-out-of-the-spirit-of-music store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Explores Greek tragedy deeply Inspired by Wagner's music Classic philosophical text The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music (Penguin Classics) **Price:** 12307CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎭 Unlock the primal power of art and tragedy — join the cultural conversation! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music (Penguin Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 12307CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/59369172-the-birth-of-tragedy-out-of-the-spirit-of-music) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Relevance:** Still sparks debate and inspiration among artists and thinkers alike. - • **Cultural Cornerstone:** A must-read that shaped European intellectual history. - • **Dual Artistic Forces:** Unpacks Apolline order vs. Dionysiac ecstasy for profound insight. - • **Philosophical Masterpiece:** Nietzsche’s groundbreaking debut reshaping art and tragedy. - • **Expert Translation & Editing:** Shaun Whiteside’s translation with Michael Tanner’s editorial finesse. ## Overview The Birth of Tragedy, Nietzsche’s first major work, is a seminal philosophical text that explores the dual forces of Apolline beauty and Dionysiac ecstasy in Greek tragedy and music. Dedicated to Wagner and translated by Shaun Whiteside, this Penguin Classics edition remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the profound role of art in human life and culture. ## Description Nietzsche's first published book, The Birth of Tragedy is a compelling argument for the necessity of art in life This landmark work of criticism is fuelled by Nietzsche's enthusiasms for Greek tragedy, the philosophy of Schopenhauer and the music of Wagner, to whom the book was dedicated. Nietzsche outlined a distinction between two central forces in art: the Apolline, representing beauty and order, and the Dionysiac, a primal or ecstatic reaction to the sublime. He believed the combination of these states produced the highest forms of music and tragic drama, which not only reveal the truth about suffering in life, but also provide a consolation for it. Impassioned and exhilarating in its conviction, The Birth of Tragedy has become a key text in European culture. Translated by Shaun Whiteside Edited by Michael Tanner Review: life affirming book - must read it Review: Essential reading for any serious student of the arts - Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The birth of tragedy: out of the spirit of music' raises the most profound questions about the nature art. Drawing from both Greek mythology and a deep knowledge of pre-Socratic Greek art Nietzsche attempts to account for the development and fate of Greek tragic theatre. It's a fascinating account that invites the reader to consider the contrasting artistic powers that find expression in different works of art. The text also suggests why every human is a consummate artist! ## Features - Penguin Books ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 23,157 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Academic Philosophy 51 in Drama & Play Types (Books) 52 in Drama & Dramatists | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 564 Reviews | ## Images ![The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zrzqHfhvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ life affirming book *by R***E on 11 March 2026* must read it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential reading for any serious student of the arts *by R***M on 20 November 2013* Friedrich Nietzsche's 'The birth of tragedy: out of the spirit of music' raises the most profound questions about the nature art. Drawing from both Greek mythology and a deep knowledge of pre-Socratic Greek art Nietzsche attempts to account for the development and fate of Greek tragic theatre. It's a fascinating account that invites the reader to consider the contrasting artistic powers that find expression in different works of art. The text also suggests why every human is a consummate artist! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music *by J***. on 20 September 2011* This is a small book with big ideas. I had never read Nietzsche before and decided to read this book in conjunction with others I was reading for a talk I am giving. Although his writing is convoluted at times, as I would expect from a philosopher, I was intrigued by what he was saying, particularly in the light of later psychoanalytic theorists, such as Freud,Lacan,Klein, Bion etc., since he seems to be working on ideas that would later become crystallized in psychoanalytic thinking and theory. This, enabled me to shape what it was I wanted to say in my talk. I was also able to understand his thinking, not only theoretically, but also in the light of his illness, which would, later, have a profound effect on his work and his life. I could relate also to his notion of art, and music in particular, as stimulus for experience of the sublime. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Birth of Tragedy: Out of the Spirit of Music (Penguin Classics) - Beyond Good and Evil (Penguin Classics) - Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for Everyone and No One (Penguin Classics) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/59369172-the-birth-of-tragedy-out-of-the-spirit-of-music](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/59369172-the-birth-of-tragedy-out-of-the-spirit-of-music) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-15*