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When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession (Perennial Classics) When Nietzsche Wept: A Novel of Obsession (Perennial Classics)
by Irvin D. Yalom
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In this amazing novel Yalom blends philosophy, psychoanalysis and history and imagines what would have happened had Nietzsche gone into therapy with Breuer. The plot thrives on the tensions that arise between Nietzsche's nihilistic philosophy and Freud's belief in the fundamental role of relationships on human life and development. This book is an emotional and intellectual tour de force and brings to life two of the most magnificent thinkers of the 20th century. Yalom at his best!
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message 1: by Pascale
07/19/2007 07:47AM

203982 Haven't finished the novel yet but I believe it is Breuer, not Freud and Nietzsche.

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message 2: by Connie
07/19/2007 10:58AM

202710 I am embarrassed to say you are right. It is Breuer indeed abd Freud is his advisor. Let me rectify yet another mistake on my flaw-ful good reads page...

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