Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine by Heinrich Heine

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Author Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856
Translator Lazarus, Emma, 1849-1887
LoC No. 15010195
Title Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Heinrich Heine (biographical sketch) -- Early poems -- Homeward bound -- Songs to Seraphine -- The North Sea.
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Summary "Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine" by Heinrich Heine is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. It features various themes ranging from love and longing to the struggles of identity and societal norms, encapsulated in Heine's unique blend of romanticism and humor. Through his verses, Heine explores the complexities of emotions and relationships, making his work both poignant and accessible. The opening of this collection begins with a biographical sketch of Heinrich Heine, detailing his upbringing and formative years. We learn about his cultural influences and the challenges he faced as a Jewish writer in a predominantly Christian society. Heine's early poetry delves into personal themes, such as his love for his mother and reflections on love's pains, symbolized in poems like "Sonnets to My Mother" and "The Sphinx." The imagery-rich verses convey deep emotions, hinting at Heine's own experiences with passion and disillusionment, setting the stage for the varied tones and styles that characterize the entirety of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject German poetry -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 31726
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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