When Nietzsche Wept

Interesting Facts

• The book combines elements of philosophy, psychology, and fiction, creating a unique genre of psychotherapeutic novel.
• The main characters are real historical figures: the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the physician Josef Breuer, one of the founders of psychoanalysis.
• The plot is based on a fictional meeting between Nietzsche and Breuer, which never actually took place.
• The book explores themes of existential crisis, the meaning of life, and human suffering through the dialogues and inner monologues of the characters.
• The idea of «eternal recurrence», one of the key concepts of Nietzsche’s philosophy, plays an important role in the novel.
• The book also addresses the relationship between doctor and patient, showing how the therapeutic process can influence both sides.