Nietzsche In Turin : - An Intimate Biography

In April 1888, Nietzsche arrived in Turin, renting a small third-floor room at for 30 lire a month. He was charmed by the city's "wonderful clarity," elegant arcades, and excellent ice cream.

The "story" of Nietzsche's stay culminates in a legendary incident on . As the popular account goes, Nietzsche stepped out of his residence into Piazza Carlo Alberto and witnessed a coachman mercilessly whipping a stubborn horse. Nietzsche in Turin : an intimate biography

During this "last sane year," he experienced an extraordinary burst of productivity, writing three of his most influential works: The Antichrist Ecce Homo In April 1888, Nietzsche arrived in Turin, renting