THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY (The Birth of Tragedy) sparked great anger when it was first published in 1871; and since then this book has become one of the books that fertilized European culture. This book, presented to Richard Wagner (great German composer, 1813-1883), was Nietzsche’s enthusiasm for Greek literature, especially his tragedy. He puts forward the difference between the Apollonian and Dionysian spirits, also emphasizing why we can enjoy tragic art, as well as what the relationship is between the suffering of life and art.
THE BIRTH OF TRAGEDY was Nietzsche’s first book. Even though it sometimes has flaws in its arguments, this does not reduce the power to ignite inspiration and fuel the passion for thinking.