Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine (Esprios Classics) - Heine, Heinrich
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Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (born Harry Heine; 13 December 1797 - 17 February 1856) was a German poet, writer and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of lieder (art songs) by composers such as Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, and Lola Carrier Worrell. Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. He is considered part of the Young Germany movement. His radical political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities-which, however, only added to his fame. He…mehr

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Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (born Harry Heine; 13 December 1797 - 17 February 1856) was a German poet, writer and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of lieder (art songs) by composers such as Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert, and Lola Carrier Worrell. Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. He is considered part of the Young Germany movement. His radical political views led to many of his works being banned by German authorities-which, however, only added to his fame. He spent the last 25 years of his life as an expatriate in Paris.
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Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) was one of the most significant German poets of the 19th century. He was also a journalist, essayist, and literary critic. Heine's work is characterized by his lyrical, emotive language, biting satire, and ironic wit. Born into a Jewish family in Düsseldorf, he converted to Protestantism in 1825, largely as an expediency to circumvent the career limitations imposed on Jews in Prussia at the time. His collection 'Book of Songs' (1827), which includes the 'Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine', garnered considerable acclaim for blending lyrical and romantic sensibilities with social and political criticism. Heine's poetry and prose did not shy away from controversial topics and often brimmed with a consciousness of social injustice and a desire for political transformation. His literary style combines classical romantic idealism with a modern, more disillusioned voice, making his work both revolutionary and reflective of the disillusionment of his era. Heine's influence extended beyond poetry; his travel writings and essays contributed significantly to European thought and literature. Among his notable works are 'Germany. A Winter's Tale' and 'The Romance of Saxe.' Despite having lived the last 25 years of his life in France, Heine remained a pivotal figure in the German literary canon. His legacy endures for his intellectual breadth, profound poetry, and the forward-thinking critique embodied in his writings.
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