Numerous items of historical or literary material are here interpreted—correctly enough, perhaps, in most instances—but these interpretations remain for the most part as unrelated fragments, failing to cohere into any definite whole or to give any clear or self-consistent view of Nietzsche's character and developmental history.

A great deal is known about the life of Nietzsche. His voluminous writings reveal his personality to a much greater degree than is the rule with most authors. The picture presented for analytic study by his life and work is neither dim nor illusive; rather is it drawn boldly, in vivid contrasts and rich colour, with the indications for investigation and interpretation brought out in high relief. A study such as Moxon's, though by no means without merit, is rather disappointing in view of the unusual opportunities for a much better one that the material affords.