The Complete Poetical Works Of Heinrich Heine Illustrated Delphi Poets 67

The Complete Poetical Works Of Heinrich Heine Illustrated Delphi Poets 67

Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Heinrich Heine (Illustrated) (Delphi Poets Series Book 67)

by Heinrich Heine

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Language	:	English
File size	:	8004 KB
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Print length	:	154 pages

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Table of Contents

• The Early Years
• The Paris Years
• The Later Years
• The Poetry
• The Translations

Heinrich Heine (1797-1856) was one of the most important German poets of the 19th century. He was a master of satire and irony, and his poems often reflected his own personal experiences and observations.

Heine was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, into a Jewish family. He studied law at the University of Bonn, but soon turned to poetry. In 1825, he published his first collection of poems, The Book of Songs. This collection was a huge success, and it established Heine as a major literary figure.

The Early Years

Heine spent the early years of his career in Germany. He was a close friend of the philosopher Karl Marx, and he was also involved in the revolutionary movement of 1848. However, Heine's poems were often banned by the German government, and he was forced to flee the country in 1851.

The Paris Years

Heine spent the rest of his life in Paris, France. He continued to write poetry, and he also published a number of essays and travelogues. Heine's poetry from this period is often more political and satirical than his earlier work.

The Later Years

In 1848, Heine was diagnosed with a debilitating spinal disease. He spent the last years of his life in great pain and discomfort. However, he continued to write poetry until his death in 1856.

The Poetry

Heine's poetry is characterized by its wit, irony, and passion. He was a master of many different forms of poetry, and he wrote about a wide range of subjects. His poetry is often highly personal, and it reflects his own experiences and observations.

Here is one of Heine's most famous poems, "The Lorelei":

I know not what it presages, This sadness that fills my heart; A tale of bygone ages Keeps haunting my mind and will not depart. Cool flows the Rhine in the twilight gray, The mountain peaks stand tall; A maiden sits on the lofty height, Her wondrous beauty enthralls. With a golden comb she combs her hair, And sings a song so sweet, That the boatman, forgetting his care, Looks up and the rocks at his feet. The waters engulf him with a roar, And his boat goes down in the deep; Thus the Lorelei lures evermore The mortal who hears her song and keeps.

The Translations

Heine's poetry has been translated into many languages. The most famous English translation of Heine's poetry is by Louis Untermeyer. Untermeyer's translation is highly praised for its accuracy and its ability to capture the spirit of Heine's original work.

Heinrich Heine was one of the most important German poets of the 19th century. His poetry is characterized by its wit, irony, and passion. He was a master of many different forms of poetry, and he wrote about a wide range of subjects. Heine's poetry is still widely read and enjoyed today.

Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Heinrich Heine (Illustrated) (Delphi Poets Series Book 67)

by Heinrich Heine

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8004 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	154 pages

FREE