When Nietzsche Wept
by Irvin D. Yalom
When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin D. Yalom holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 18.1K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 310 pages.
About When Nietzsche Wept
In 19th-century Vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is played out amid the intellectual ferment that defined the era.Josef Breuer, one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis, is at the height of his career. Friedrich Nietzsche, Europe's greatest philosopher, is on the brink of suicidal despair, unable to find a cure for the headaches and other ailments that plague him. When he agrees to treat Nietzsche with his experimental "talking cure", Breuer never expects that he, too, will find solace in their sessions. Only through facing his own inner demons can the gifted healer begin to help his patient.In When Nietzsche Wept, Irvin Yalom blends fact and fiction, atmosphere and suspense to unfold an unforgettable story about the redemptive power of friendship.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Irvin D. Yalom |
| Published | 1992 |
| Pages | 310 |
| Genres | Psychology, Fiction, Philosophy, Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,054 |
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What genre is When Nietzsche Wept?
When Nietzsche Wept is categorized as Psychology, Fiction, Philosophy, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is When Nietzsche Wept worth reading?
Based on 18.1K reader ratings, When Nietzsche Wept has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is When Nietzsche Wept?
When Nietzsche Wept has 310 pages.
Who wrote When Nietzsche Wept?
When Nietzsche Wept was written by Irvin D. Yalom. It was first published in 1992.
What is the ISBN for When Nietzsche Wept?
The ISBN-13 for When Nietzsche Wept is 9780060748130.0.
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