Pocket Wisdom: Why I Am So Wise

Available November 2026 – pre-order now!

Nietzsche’s provocative autobiography, key to understanding his genius.

Written in 1888 but not published until 1908, Why I Am So Wise is Nietzsche’s singular autobiography, which sets out the story of his life in bizarre and provocative fashion yet remains key to an understanding of his work. A timeless classic, which has inspired many writers and artists, including Thomas Mann, Hermann Hesse, Albert Camus, Salvador Dali and Jean-Paul Sartre.

This handsome gift edition includes a dust jacket, two-colour illustrations, a ribbon marker, and an introduction explaining Nietzsche’s life and times and the thinking behind this text.

ISBN 9781398855830

128 pages, 179 x 125 mm