Goethe, Nietzsche, and Wagner

The book presents a unique interpretation of Goethe's Faust as the first epic shaped by Spinoza's pantheistic naturalism. It explores how Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung and Nietzsche's Thus Spoke Zarathustra attempt to build upon Goethe's legacy, creating Spinozan epics that aim to replace Christian narratives. These works seek to reconnect humanity with nature, countering the alienation fostered by Christianity. The author argues for the thematic coherence of these epics, revealing their interconnectedness and unity through a Spinozan lens.