Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher and classical philologist. He is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of European thought.James Luchte is Lecturer of Philosophy and Programme Co-ordinator of the MA in European Philosophy at the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, in Wales. His other publications include The Peacock and the Buffalo: The Poetry of Nietzsche (translator), Pythagoras and the Doctrine of Transmigration, Heidegger's Early Philosophy: The Phenomenology of Ecstatic Temporality, Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Before Sunrise (editor) and Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: A Reader's Guide (all Continuum). He has also published numerous articles on various topics in European Philosophy.

'A fitting tribute to Nietzsche's complex urge to write - and this collection should make us turn once more to Nietzsche's major works with his poetry ringing in our ears.'

• PrefaceTranslator's IntroductionPoems of Youth (1858-1868)Lyrics (1869-1888)Sayings (1869-1888)Wit, Tricks and Revenge: Prelude in German Rhymes (1882)Songs of Prince Vogelfrei (1887)Dionysos Dithyrambs (1888)Only fool! Only poet!Through the circle of Dionysos-Dithramben (1882-1888)Index of first lines

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher and classical philologist. He is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of European thought.James Luchte is Lecturer of Philosophy and Programme Co-ordinator of the MA in European Philosophy at the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, in Wales. His other publications include The Peacock and the Buffalo: The Poetry of Nietzsche (translator), Pythagoras and the Doctrine of Transmigration, Heidegger's Early Philosophy: The Phenomenology of Ecstatic Temporality, Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Before Sunrise (editor) and Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: A Reader's Guide (all Continuum). He has also published numerous articles on various topics in European Philosophy.

'A fitting tribute to Nietzsche's complex urge to write - and this collection should make us turn once more to Nietzsche's major works with his poetry ringing in our ears.'

• PrefaceTranslator's IntroductionPoems of Youth (1858-1868)Lyrics (1869-1888)Sayings (1869-1888)Wit, Tricks and Revenge: Prelude in German Rhymes (1882)Songs of Prince Vogelfrei (1887)Dionysos Dithyrambs (1888)Only fool! Only poet!Through the circle of Dionysos-Dithramben (1882-1888)Index of first lines

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a German philosopher and classical philologist. He is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of European thought.James Luchte is Lecturer of Philosophy and Programme Co-ordinator of the MA in European Philosophy at the University of Wales, Trinity St. David, in Wales. His other publications include The Peacock and the Buffalo: The Poetry of Nietzsche (translator), Pythagoras and the Doctrine of Transmigration, Heidegger's Early Philosophy: The Phenomenology of Ecstatic Temporality, Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra: Before Sunrise (editor) and Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: A Reader's Guide (all Continuum). He has also published numerous articles on various topics in European Philosophy.

'A fitting tribute to Nietzsche's complex urge to write - and this collection should make us turn once more to Nietzsche's major works with his poetry ringing in our ears.'

• PrefaceTranslator's IntroductionPoems of Youth (1858-1868)Lyrics (1869-1888)Sayings (1869-1888)Wit, Tricks and Revenge: Prelude in German Rhymes (1882)Songs of Prince Vogelfrei (1887)Dionysos Dithyrambs (1888)Only fool! Only poet!Through the circle of Dionysos-Dithramben (1882-1888)Index of first lines