“Nietzsche became a canvas onto which the entire spectrum of twentieth-century ideas has been projected. In the Cold War of interpretations, Mazzino Montinari was unparalleled in his determination to let the historical Nietzsche speak for himself. As a companion volume to his monumental edition of Nietzsche’s works, this small book stands as a testament to a lifelong search for truth.”
—Philipp Felsch, author of How Nietzsche Came in From the Cold: Tale of a Redemption
“Here finally in English is Montinari’s intellectual biography of Nietzsche, splendidly translated by Peter J. Schwartz, who also delivers a compelling and reliable critical introduction. In this masterful biography, Montinari displays the philological acumen that enabled him to rescue Nietzsche’s writings from obfuscation and misrepresentation. This is a timely and welcome publication, especially in light of the resurgence of fascism worldwide”
—Adrian Del Caro, author of Nietzsche Contra Nietzsche
“The significance and originality of Montinari’s book – as, indeed, of all his work on the critical edition of Nietzsche’s works and correspondence – lies not only in the certainty of its central lines of interpretation, but also in its opening of a discussion about the German philosopher’s historical significance”
—Giuliano Campioni, author of Leggere Nietzsche
