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Case of Wagner / Nietzsche Contra Wagner / Selected Aphorisms

Case of Wagner / Nietzsche Contra Wagner / Selected Aphorisms

Explore the intricate relationship between art, culture, and philosophy in "Case of Wagner / Nietzsche Contra Wagner / Selected Aphorisms." This podcast delves into Friedrich Nietzsche's profound critique of Richard Wagner's music, examining themes of cultural degeneration and the impact of artistic expression on society. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to engage with Nietzsche’s thought-provoking reflections and aphorisms, challenging conventional notions of beauty, morality, and the role of the artist. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that illuminate the complexities of artistic influence and the philosophical underpinnings of culture. With every episode, you are encouraged to discover a new book that deepens your understanding of the tensions between creativity and societal values, enriching your perspective on the ongoing dialogue between music and philosophy.

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As I Lay Dying-William Faulkner 6 hr 24 min 56 sec
Quicksand-Nella Larsen 5 hr 3 min 40 sec
Concerning Genealogies-Frank Allaben 1 hr 56 min 8 sec
Footnote to History Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa-Robert Louis Stevenson 7 hr 5 min 18 sec
Rights Of Man-Thomas Paine 9 hr 36 min 20 sec
Glimpses of Italian society in the eighteenth century-Hester Lynch Piozzi 7 hr 48 min 6 sec
Malaria A Neglected Factor in the History of Greece and Rome-William Henry Samuel Jones 2 hr 7 min 45 sec
Electra (Murray Translation)-Euripides 1 hr 41 min 52 sec
Manners and Rules of Good Society; Or, Solecisms to be Avoided by a Member of the Aristocracy-Anonymous 8 hr 39 min 8 sec
Old New Zealand Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times-Frederick Edward Maning 5 hr 55 min 43 sec
Chronicles of America Volume 09 - Colonial Folkways-Charles Morris 4 hr 50 min 36 sec
Among the Head-hunters of Formosa-Janet B. Montgomery McGovern 4 hr 3 min 23 sec
In Old Plantation Days-Paul Laurence Dunbar 5 hr 46 min 17 sec
English Costume-Dion Clayton Calthrop 8 hr 42 min 48 sec
Social Settlement Movement in Chicago-Josephine Hunt Raymond 2 hr 44 min 53 sec
Road-Hilaire Belloc 4 hr 22 min 54 sec
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Volume 2-Songling Pu 9 hr 50 min 46 sec
Two Sides To Every Question From A South Australian Standpoint-Maud Jean Franc 4 hr 50 min 26 sec
05 - Case of Wagner Nietzsche Contra Wagner Selected Aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche 22 min 34 sec
04 - Case of Wagner Nietzsche Contra Wagner Selected Aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche 42 min 4 sec
03 - Case of Wagner Nietzsche Contra Wagner Selected Aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche 41 min 14 sec
02 - Case of Wagner Nietzsche Contra Wagner Selected Aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche 48 min 17 sec
01 - Case of Wagner Nietzsche Contra Wagner Selected Aphorisms by Friedrich Nietzsche 26 min 10 sec

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