When nietzsche wept 1992 is probably yaloms most successful novel. When nietzsche wept is the 1992 historical fiction novel written by american existentialist irvin d. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Josef breuer at this time is in the throes of a midlife crisis due to the catastrophic ending of the relationship in which he discovered talking. Viennese doctor josef breuer meets with philosopher friedrich nietzsche to help him deal with his despair. The plot story is secondary to the revealing of nietzsches philosophy. The plot unfurls over a series of longform discussions and consultations between the two men. It turned out to be a reading that i enjoyed but above all i was intrigued by the novel. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 310 pages and is available in paperback format. Very few authors could capture in fiction the character of nietzsche as well. The plot develops into a therapy where breuer needs to have his soul treated, i. This last book, in its modern setting with flashbacks to the 1800s made me laugh, cry out loud, and is a candidate for the best book i ever read. In addition to the intellectual title and the sombre bookcover, the author photo on the back of the book suggests a man not to be meddled with. Asked to treat friedrich nietzsche for his suicidal despair following a broken love affair, eminent viennese physician josef breuer devises an ingenius approach that would force nietzsche to apply his own theories to cure himself.
This talky first novel by psychotherapist yalom loves executioner is set in 1882 vienna, where joseph breuer, an eminent physician and mentor of sigmund. When nietzsche wept is the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario. When nietzsche wept, a best seller translated into more than 20 languages. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on when nietzsche wept by irvin d.
She tells him of her dear friend, friedrich nietzsche, who is plagued by several mysterious maladies. It was written and directed by pinchas perry and based on the book by irvin yalom. No one can say whether this fictional treatment of nietzsche is a true depiction of this great man, but it really does not matter. Washington post book world the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario. It posits that freud might well have read nietzsche, and together, with the intermediary, breuer, they sortof uncovered the unconscious, and the healing power of psychoanalysis. Pdf when nietzsche wept by irvin d yalom download pdf. So it was with some anxiety that i began reading when nietzsche wept by irvin d. Buy this book this talky first novel by psychotherapist. I have thoroughly enjoyed the when nietzsche wept audiobook, and found both the story as well as the performance excellent. Written by irvin yalom, who is professor emeritus of psychotherapy at stanford university, the story centres on nietzsche and breuer, two men prominent in the nineteenth century in relation to the beginnings of psychoanalysis. This talky first novel by psychotherapist yalom is set in 1882, when joseph breuer, an eminent physician and mentor of sigmund freud, strives to apply his.
Yalom irvin yaloms 1992 novel, when nietzsche wept, was selected for viennas eine stadt, ein buch campaign. The highlights of when nietzsche wept include periodpiece clothing and the bulgarian backdrop of ancient buildings and cobblestone streets. Review when nietzsche wept is the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario. The first edition of this novel was published in 1992, and was written by irvin d. Yalom, acclaimed author of the schopenhauer cure and loves executioner, the international bestseller when nietzsche wept is a richly imagined tale of two brilliant and. Pdf loves executioner and other tales of psychotherapy.
I found this frustrating at times, and was glad for. The book takes place mostly in vienna, austria, in the year 1882, and relates a fictional meeting between the doctor josef breuer and the philosopher friedrich nietzsche. This detailed literature summary also contains topics for discussion and a free quiz on when nietzsche. The originator of the talking cure meets the future of western philosophy in a novel that freely and often brilliantly mixes fact and fiction, detective work, and. When nietzsche wept will not have wide appeal due to the content. Nice blend of philosophy and psychotherapy, and an engaging plot where the lines between therapist and patient get very. Review of when nietzsche wept jason giannetti medium. Free download or read online when nietzsche wept pdf epub book. Free download or read online loves executioner and other tales of psychotherapy pdf epub book. The plot is a mutual overcoming between breuer and nietzsche and is a reflection on life. Mann, based on the book of genesis, the ides of march by thornton wilder about the last days. Yalom, acclaimed author of the schopenhauer cure and loves executioner, the international bestseller when nietzsche wept is a richly imagined tale of two brilliant and enigmatic men plumbing the.
Chicago tribune an intelligent, carefully researched, richly imagined novel. With ben cross, armand assante, joanna pacula, michal yannai. Joseph breuer is a very famous jewish doctor who lives in vienna with. A novel of obsession ebook pdf downloaddownload free. Yalom, emeritus professor of psychiatry at stanford university. When nietzsche wept book the seattle public library. The main characters of this non fiction, psychology story are. Yalom, basic books edition, 15 editions of when nietzsche wept found in the catalog. She has written a letter stating that the future of the philosophy of germany is at stake and that the german philosopher needs help desperately. Nietzsches best 8 books an ebook to search the spirit of friedrich nietzsche edited by bill chapko contents editor notes introduction to nietzsches life and writings the gay science ecce homo thus spoke zarathustra the dawn twilight of the idols the antichrist beyond good and evil genealogy of morals appendices a timeline biography. Although nietzsche and breuer, the principal characters of when nietzsche wept, never met, yalom has feasibly slotted their fictional, mutually therapeutic, encounter into the final months of 1882. A novel of obsession harper perennial modern classics book online at best prices in india on. The element of surprise is a magical, jolting moment. Josef breuer and philosopher friedrich nietzsche, the therapeutic result of which leads to the creation of modern psychoanalysis.
I approached this book purely as a nietzsche admirer, and i worried that my favorite philosopher might be portrayed poorly or unacceptably in its pages. Theres no actual evidence that the two met, but irvin yalom uses his understanding of the two men to create a scenario for what wouldve happened had nietzsche sought out dr. In 1882, a young woman by the name of lou salome comes to visit him while he is on vacation in venice. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In when nietzsche wept, irvin yalom blends fact and fiction, atmosphere and suspense, to unfold an unforgettable story about the redemptive power of friendship. The best books of irvin yalom thoughts rule the world. Yalom, emeritus professor of psychiatry at stanford university, an existentialist, and psychotherapist. The first edition of the novel was published in 1989, and was written by irvin d. When nietzsche wept book free download pdf download when nietzsche wept. The framework of the story is now set and the plot centers around the meetings, conversations. The story begins in 1882, when friedrich nietzsches beautiful and mysterious former lover convinces the. When nietzsche wept study guide consists of approx. That said, the plot is a bit contrived, and in any book which tells a fictional story about real people, its hard to know what is true and what isnt.
It was selected for reading by a book reading group. Chicago tribune from renowned psychiatrist irvin d. Yalom when nietzsche wept is a 1992 novel by irvin d. Of course, the courtesies and decorum of late 19th century viennese. When nietzsche wept is a 2007 american art drama film directed by pinchas perry and starring armand assante, ben cross and katheryn winnick. Click to read more about when nietzsche wept by irvin d. When nietzsche wept by irvin yalom is not the kind of novel i normally read. The book closes with an abbreviated account of some of the uses and abuses that have been made of nietzsches ideas since 1890, when nietzsche ceased writing due to mental illness. Freuds mentor, josef breuer, attempts to cure friedrich nietzsche of suicidal despair in the clinics, cemeteries, and coffeehouses of 19thcentury viennain this first novel by the author of the bestselling loves executioner. Josef breuer, fresh from his treatment of bertha pappenheim, the. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of when nietzsche wept by irvin d. Yalom this study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of when nietzsche wept. A great teaching novel by irvin yalom, addressing big life questions that are very recognizable. Predominantly set in vienna in the 1880s, the story entertains a hypothetical meeting between real life figures dr.
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