Thus Spoke Zarathustra

Interesting Facts

• The book is written in the form of a philosophical novel and consists of four parts, each published separately between 1883 and 1885.
• The main character, Zarathustra, is an allegorical prophet who represents a reimagined figure of the ancient Persian prophet Zoroaster.
• One of the central themes of the book is the concept of the Übermensch, which suggests that humans should overcome their limitations and create new values.
• The phrase «God is dead» from this book has become one of Nietzsche's most famous and discussed ideas, symbolizing the crisis of traditional religion and morality in the modern world.
• The book is rich in metaphors and aphorisms, making it complex to interpret and open to numerous interpretations.
• Nietzsche used a poetic and prophetic style inspired by the Bible, giving the book a unique literary form.
• Although the book was not immediately recognized, it has had a significant impact on philosophy, literature, and culture in the 20th century.