| Author |
Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856 |
| Editor |
Lachmann, Otto F. |
| Title |
Die Harzreise
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Die Harzreise" by Heinrich Heine is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The work recounts the author's journey through the Harz Mountains, blending personal reflections with observations about the landscape and the people he encounters. Heine's distinctive voice infuses the text with elements of humor, lyricism, and social commentary, making it an engaging exploration of both nature and human experience. The opening of "Die Harzreise" introduces readers to Heinrich Heine's departure from Göttingen, a university town characterized by its quirky inhabitants and vibrant student culture. As Heine leaves the city, he muses about the peculiar socio-academic dynamics of Göttingen and reflects on the liberating power of nature, which he longs to embrace in the mountains. His observations are often infused with wit, as he mixes vivid descriptions of the landscape with humorous anecdotes about student life and interactions with local characters, setting the tone for a journey rich in poetic imagery and philosophical contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
German poetry -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Harz Mountains (Germany) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24249 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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