The Overman in the Marketplace: Nietzschean Heroism in Popular CultureLexington Books, 2009 - 336 pages This book explores the emergence and significance of 'a Nietzschean heroic model' in 20th-century popular culture, some notable examples of which are James Bond, Tarzan, and Hannibal Lecter. |
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The Overman in the Marketplace: Nietzschean Heroism in Popular Culture Ishay Landa Limited preview - 2007 |
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