About This Book
The author uses the ancient Persian religious leader, Zarathustra (or Zoroaster) to voice his own views, including the introduction of the controversial doctrine of the "Übermensch" or "superman."
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Reading Time Estimates
7h 22m
slow reader
180 WPM
5h 18m
average reader
250 WPM
3h 47m
fast reader
350 WPM
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5 h 18 min
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5 h 53 min
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