Which of the following are true of Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy from the Spirit of Music (1872)?

1. A. It examines the origins and development of Greek tragedy.
2. B. It argues that Socratic rationalism and optimism killed Greek tragedy.
3. C. It examines the origin of music and dance in ancient Greece.
4. D. It argues that tragedy arose from the fusion of Apollonian and Dionysian elements.
5. E. It argues that music is the spirit of tragedy.

1. AA, B, D only
2. BA, C, E only
3. CB, D, E only
4. DB, C, D only

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Correct answer: A. A, B, D only

Explanation

Tragedy fused Apollonian form and Dionysian ecstasy, and died with Euripides and Socratic reason.