Heinrich Heine (German poet, writer and literary critic)
- Christian Johann Heinrich Heine
- Harry Heine
- Sort Name
- Heine, Heinrich
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- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1797-12-13
- Place of birth
- Düsseldorf
- Date of death
- 1856-02-17
- Place of death
- Paris
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Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (; German: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈhaɪnə] ; born Harry Heine; 13 December 1797 – 17 February 1856) was an outstanding poet, writer, and literary critic of 19th-century German Romanticism. 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 and Franz Schubert.
Heine's later verse and prose are distinguished by their satirical wit and irony. He is considered a member 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.
Heine's early works, such as Letters from Berlin (1826) and The Winter's Tale of Germany (1828), gained widespread attention for their poetic expression, profound exploration of love, and satirical commentary on social phenomena. As a member of the Young Germany movement, Heine's political stance became increasingly radical. His radical views, especially his calls for political freedom and democratic reforms, led to many of his works being banned in Germany, further enhancing his reputation internationally.
In 1831, due to political persecution by German authorities, Heine moved to Paris, marking the end of most of his German life. Although he spent his last 25 years in exile, his influence on German society, politics, and culture remained profound. Heine's poetry not only changed the landscape of German literature but also inspired many subsequent literary and political movements.
Heine's works are renowned for their satirical wit, political critique, and profound social insights, making him an important figure in Romantic literature and a symbol of 19th-century European political thought. Despite his declining health in exile, Heine continued to write actively until his death.
Editions
Name | Format | ISBN | Release Date |
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Atta Troll: Ein Sommernachtstraum / Deutschland: Ein Wintermärchen | Paperback | ? | 1983 |
Buch der Lieder (Insel Taschenbuch 33) | Paperback | 3-458-31733-3 | 1978 |
Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen | Paperback | ? | 1978 |
Ausgewählte Prosa (Heinrich Heine) | Paperback | ? | 1956 |
Deutschland. Ein Wintermärchen | Paperback | 3-15-002253-3 | 1982 |
Der Rabbi von Bacherach | Paperback | ? | 1958 |
Heine: Ein Lesebuch für unsere Zeit | Hardcover | ? | 1983 |
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- Heinrich Heine(German poet, writer and literary critic) is the sibling of Maximilian Heine
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- 2025-03-06