This Modern Library volume gathers several of Nietzsche’s most influential works into a single substantial collection, offering a broad view of his philosophical project across his mature period. It includes Thus Spake Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, The Genealogy of Morals, Ecce Homo, and The Birth of Tragedy, framed by introductory essays that contextualize Nietzsche’s development and recurring themes. Across these texts, the reader encounters Nietzsche’s explorations of morality, power, individuality, cultural decay, creativity, and the figure of the Übermensch, along with his critiques of religion, herd values, and conventional philosophy. As a collected edition, it highlights the evolution and internal coherence of his thought, allowing readers to trace how his mythic, aphoristic early style transitions into sharper cultural analysis and personal reflection.
 
This 1954 Modern Library hardcover is in good condition with no dust jacket. The pages show mild toning appropriate for its age, and the cover has moderate edge and shelf wear. There is an owner’s mark on the front paste-down endpaper. Overall, a solid and clean reading copy. (See photos for details).