The Gay Science
Nietzsche's joyful and poetic work introduces the concept of the eternal recurrence and famously proclaims the death of God. Written in aphorisms and songs, it celebrates knowledge as gay science—a lightness of spirit in the pursuit of truth. The work bridges Nietzsche's middle and late periods, marking a shift toward affirmation and life-celebration.
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