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The poems of Heine; Complete / Translated into the original metres; with a sketch of his life
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- Gutenberg ID
- 52882
- Title
- The poems of Heine; Complete / Translated into the original metres; with a sketch of his life
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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This collection of poems by Heinrich Heine is a comprehensive translation of his works, covering various themes such as love, politics, and social commentary. The poems showcase Heine's mastery of language and form, with a range of metres and styles.
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Heinrich Heine was a German poet born in 1799. His poetry is known for its lyricism, wit, and social commentary. This collection includes his complete works, covering various themes such as love, politics, and social issues. The poems showcase Heine's mastery of language and form, with a range of metres and styles. Heine was born in Dusseldorf to a Jewish family. His father was not wealthy, but he encouraged his son's love of reading. Heine received his education at the Franciscan convent in Dusseldorf, where he had a friend who died by drowning. This incident had a profound effect on him. Heine's poetry is characterized by its lyricism and wit. His poems often express his love for Germany and his desire to return home. He also wrote about social issues, such as the treatment of Jews in Germany. Heine was known for his sharp tongue and his ability to criticize those in power. The collection includes a range of poems, from early works to later ones. Some of the notable poems include 'Love's Salutation', 'Yearning', and 'Presentiment'. The poems showcase Heine's mastery of language and form, with a range of metres and styles. Heine's life was marked by his love for Germany and his desire to return home. He was known for his sharp tongue and his ability to criticize those in power. His poetry is characterized by its lyricism and wit, and it continues to be celebrated today.
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- 4.2/5
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- Heinrich Heine
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- Poetry
- Translations