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When Nietzsche Wept

When Nietzsche Wept

A Novel of Obsession
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
320
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

In 19th-century Vienna, a groundbreaking drama unfolds as Josef Breuer, a pioneer of psychoanalysis, encounters Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher on the brink of despair. Breuer attempts his experimental 'talking cure' on Nietzsche, but soon finds himself confronting his own inner turmoil. This story blends historical fact with fiction to explore the redemptive power of an unexpected friendship.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingMelancholicIntellectualReflective
Mentor FigureRedemption Arc

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Philosophy Psychology

About the author

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Irvin D. Yalom

Irvin D. Yalom is a psychiatrist and author whose books explore the human condition with insight and compassion. His work, including the popular The Gift of Therapy, often blends philosophical inquiry with fictional narratives to examine themes of life, death, and meaning.

Characters

Josef BreuerProtagonist
Friedrich NietzscheProtagonist
All characters in When Nietzsche Wept