This book is a collection of four major nietzsche works and then a large amount of his other works such as letters, notes, and excerpts from other books by him. Kaufmann did a fantastic job of translating one of history's most beloved and misunderstood philosophers and compiling it into one very nicely organized collection. This is great for the beginning philosophy-reader or a more advanced one who wants a deeper glimpse into the growth of Nietzsche's thoughts and beliefs over time.