A review by lectrixnoctis
Why I Am so Clever by Friedrich Nietzsche

challenging dark informative reflective fast-paced

3.0

'Why do I know a few more things? Why am I so clever altogether?'

The last iconoclastic German philosopher Nietzsche wrote self-celebrating and self-mocking autobiographical essays from "Ecco Homo" before his descent into madness.

Friedrich Nietzsche is a tasty bite-size amount of nutrition. The general perception of him and his work is wildly inaccurate. One thinks of him as being very nationalistic, but he does not adore Germany or German culture, and although he is a fan of Wagner, there is much in his work that he does not value. 

This short book consists of three sections: "Why I am So Wise," "Why I am So Clever," and "Why I Write Such Good Books." Which, by heading alone, shows off his understanding of humour.

Overall, I enjoyed this book especially reading a ride after another word of his, and I think it's pretty astonishing that this was his last work. He wanted to clarify how to proceed with his results. I would not recommend it to anyone, just those interested in Nietzsche in general.