In nineteenthcentury vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is played out amid the intellectual ferment that defined the era. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Its 1882, and the specter of nihilism is stalking europe. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Josef breuer, fresh from his treatment of bertha pappenheim, the. When he agrees to treat nietzsche with his experimental talking cure, breuer never expects that he. It was an interesting intellectual renaissance period, with freud, nietzsche, and jung was the same period, i watched a great movie a dangerous method, the same week, about jung and freud, and jungs first affair with the amazing sabina speilrein, who went from crazy patient to dr. 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. With ben cross, armand assante, joanna pacula, michal yannai. When nietzsche wept download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.
Chicago tribune an intelligent, carefully researched, richly imagined novel. Yalom, emeritus professor of psychiatry at stanford university. Friedrich nietzsche, europes greatest philosopher, is on the brink of suicidal despair, unable to find a cure for the headaches and other ailments that plague him. The first edition of the novel was published in 1992, and was written by irvin d. Very few authors could capture in fiction the character of nietzsche as well. The main characters of this psychology, fiction story are friedrich nietzsche, josef breuer. Yalom said that with when nietzsche wept, he intended to show how psychotherapy might have been invented under different circumstances. Washington post book world when nietzsche wept is the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario.
In when nietzsche wept, irvin yalom blends fact and fiction, atmosphere and suspense, to unfold an unforgettable story about the redemptive power of. In when nietzsche wept, irvin yalom blends fact and fiction, atmosphere and suspense to unfold an unforgettable story about the redemptive power of friendship. When nietzsche wept irv yaloms book is still a fascinating read. Free download or read online when nietzsche wept pdf epub book. A novel of obsession harper perennial modern classics book online at best prices in india on. The movie is based on a book of the same name by irvin d. Predominantly set in vienna in the 1880s, the story entertains a hypothetical meeting between real life figures dr. In 19thcentury vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is p. When nietzsche wept 1992 is probably yaloms most successful novel. In reality, nietzsche and breuer never met, but yalom sees a connection between the nascent field of psychoanalysis in 1882, the works of friedrich nietzsche, and his metaphysical predecessors. This talky first novel by psychotherapist yalom loves executioner is set in 1882 vienna, where joseph breuer, an eminent physician and mentor of sigmund freud, has applied his recently discovered talking cure to a woman afflicted with multiple symptoms of hysteria. The element of surprise is a magical, jolting moment. Josef breuer, sitting in a cafe in venice, italy waiting for lou salome, who was involved with friedrich nietzsche. 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.
When nietzsche wept was a bestseller in germany, israel, greece, turkey, argentina, and brazil with millions of copies sold worldwide. Nov 19, 2014 in when nietzsche wept, sigmund freud, dr. Despair runs rampant and unchecked through the population. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Yalom is one of my favorite modern authors and in this video, i would like to introduce one of his novels called when nietzsche wept. The film opens with the russianborn novelistwho eventually became a member of. He could not hold her gaze any longer and looked away as she continued. The last time i devoted an entire course to nietzsche, the first assignment was ecce homo.
No one can say whether this fictional treatment of nietzsche is a true depiction of this great man, but it really does not matter. A great teaching novel by irvin yalom, addressing big life questions that are very recognizable. V05b03373 wonder book is a top rated plus seller in business since 1980 and online since. 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. When nietzsche wept is an independent film released in 2007, starring armand assante, ben cross and katheryn winnick.
It was the gift of the gods to men, outwardly a beautiful and seductive gift, and called the casket of happiness. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Did nietzsche really say hope in reality is the worst of. Its a clever book, and apart from teaching you a lot about therapy, it also evokes the spirit of the age in which it is set. Whats the best book of nietzsches to start out with. Yalom is professor emeritus of psychiatry at stanford university, and he divides his practice between palo alto, where he lives, and san francisco, california.
When nietzsche wept is the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario. Chicago tribune in this admirable novel, irvin yalom fulfills his promise as a powerful storyteller and a brilliant diviner of the human psyche. When nietzsche wept, a best seller translated into more than 20 languages. 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 depths of. A novel of obsession and millions of other books are available for instant access. Yalom, acclaimed author of the schopenhauer cure and loves executioner, the international bestseller when nietzsche. Washington post book world the best dramatization of a great thinkers thought since sartres the freud scenario. Cool, his mix of entertainmentenjoyment with education and issues involving our. Distinguished physician, renowned scientist, beloved husband and. Yalom, emeritus professor of psychiatry at stanford university, an existentialist, and psychotherapist. 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. 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. When nietzsche wept is the 1992 historical fiction novel written by american existentialist 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 enigmatic men plumbing the. Fiction psychological fiction biographical fiction. The main characters of this psychology, fiction story are friedrich. Yalom irvin yaloms 1992 novel, when nietzsche wept, was selected for viennas eine stadt, ein buch campaign. 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 premise of when nietzsche wept is at once simple and provocative. Irvin d yalom 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. Buy this book this talky first novel by psychotherapist. When nietzsche wept is a 2007 american art drama film directed by pinchas perry and starring armand assante, ben cross and katheryn winnick. I love how yalom explains ideas in such a digestible and intriguing way, and this book has opened my eyes to nietzsches contribution to the developing field of. Pdf the gay science book by friedrich nietzsche free. Yalom spins an engaging and thoughtful story of a relationship between friedrich nietzsche and joseph breuer, a leading turnofthecentury doctor in vienna.
In his book, yalom imagines a lengthy encounter between josef breuer 18421925, a viennese physician who, among other accomplishments helped found psychoanalysis, and the philosopher friedrich nietzsche. Review of when nietzsche wept jason giannetti medium. On psychotherapy and the human condition, ruthellen. Nice blend of philosophy and psychotherapy, and an engaging plot where the lines between therapist and patient get very. This was because i wanted to set up the question why read nietzsche. 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. One of the volumes that has been there for quite some time is a book by a friend irvin yaloms celebrated when nietzsche wept. Yalom, 9780062009302, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Viennese doctor josef breuer meets with philosopher friedrich nietzsche to help him deal with his despair. In this novel y aloms experience as a therapist is manifested together with his knowledge of philosophy, a. I have thoroughly enjoyed the when nietzsche wept audiobook, and found both the story as well as the performance excellent. Josef breuer and philosopher friedrich nietzsche, the therapeutic result of which leads to the creation of modern. Yolum, a noted psychiatrist and major writer on sophisticated human psychiatric themes. Distinguished physician, renowned scientist, beloved.
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