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Lifetime: 1797 - 1856 Passed: ≈ 168 years ago

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Heinrich Heine

Books by Heinrich Heine

Buch der Lieder

Poetry Satire Romance

Nationalism Love Revolution Nature Politics Romanticism social commentary German Literature Irony Heine Lyric Poetry Jewish Identity

Nicht ohne Befangenheit übergebe ich der Lesewelt den erneueten Abdruck dieses Buches. Es hat mir die größte Überwindung gekostet, ich habe fast ein ganzes Jahr gezaudert, ehe ich mich zur flüchtigen Durchsicht desselben entschließen konnte. Bei sein...

Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen

Poetry Satire Political Science

Nationalism Epic Politics Romanticism Satire Travel Philosophical Exile Restoration Criticism Germany social commentary Travelogue Verse Philosophy Irony France Political satire Censorship Zensur

„Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen“ ist ein satirisches Versepos von Heinrich Heine, das er während einer Reise durch Deutschland im Winter 1843/44 schrieb. Es ist ein kritisches Werk, das die politischen und sozialen Zustände des Deutschen Bundes unter...

Florentinische Nächte

Fantasy Romance Fiction

Love Romance Modern Prose Italy Fantasy Storytelling Night Florence Illness Elegance Sick

In "Florentinische Nächte", Heinrich Heine tells the story of Maximilian, who, following his doctor's advice, recounts whimsical tales to his ailing companion in order to soothe her. These tales are infused with romantic and fantastical elements, rem...

Poems and Ballads

Poetry Satire History

Revolution Translation social commentary German Literature 19th century poetry Jewish Identity Political satire German History Love Poetry Nature Poetry Romantic poetry Emma Lazarus

This volume, translated by Emma Lazarus, presents a collection of poems and ballads by Heinrich Heine, a renowned German poet of the 19th century. Known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, Heine's work explores themes of love, loss, nature,...

Song

Poetry Memoir Biography

Satire Poetry Irony Lyric Poetry Expatriate Lieder Art Songs Political Views German Authorities

Heinrich Heine was a renowned German poet, journalist, and critic best known for his influential lyric poetry. His early works, set to music by composers like Schumann and Schubert, gained widespread recognition. Heine's later writings exhibited a sh...