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Ecce Homo

Friedrich Nietzsche
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Ecce Homo

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

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Friedrich Nietzsche

Ecce Homo

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1880s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Ecce Homo, Friedrich Nietzsche explores his own life, philosophy, and works. The text serves as an autobiographical reflection, where Nietzsche assesses his intellectual contributions and critiques contemporary society. By examining his motivations and beliefs, Nietzsche provides insights into his philosophical evolution and challenges readers to reconsider conventional values and interpretations.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Mysterious

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

18,887 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ecce Homo by Friedrich Nietzsche offers a unique introspective look into the philosopher's life and works. Readers appreciate its wit and boldness, but some find Nietzsche's self-aggrandizement overwhelming. The text is a vital insight into his thoughts, though it can be challenging to navigate due to its dense and complex prose.

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Who Should Read Ecce Homo?

A reader drawn to Ecce Homo by Friedrich Nietzsche likely enjoys introspective and philosophical works. They appreciate existential thought and provocative ideas, similar to those explored in Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground or Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling, and are interested in self-examination and cultural critique.

4.1

18,887 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1880s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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