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Tragic art celebrates the eternal recurrence of life's suffering from "summary" of The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche

Tragic art, as manifested in Greek tragedies, embodies a profound and timeless truth about human existence. It does not shy away from the harsh realities of life, but rather confronts them head-on, unflinchingly portraying the suffering that is inherent in the human condition. Through the medium of tragedy, artists are able to capture the essence of life's struggles and sorrows, offering a glimpse into the eternal recurrence of suffering that is a fundamental aspect of our existence. The celebration of this eternal recurrence of suffering is not a glorification of pain or misery, but rather an acknowledgment of the essential nature of life itself. Tragic art serves as a mirror, reflecting back to us the harsh realities of the world in which we live. It forces us to confront our own mortality, our own limitations, and our own capacity for both greatness and tragedy. In the face of this unrelenting suffering, the tragic artist does not succumb to despair or nihilism. Instead, they find a kind of beauty in the very act of confronting suffe...
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    The Birth of Tragedy

    Friedrich Nietzsche

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