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Christian Johann Heinrich Heine (German: [ˈhaɪnʁɪç ˈhaɪnə] ⓘ; born Harry Heine; 13 December 1797 – 17 February 1856) was a German poet, writer and literary critic. 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 ...
- German
- Romanticism
- Poet, essayist, journalist, literary critic
Mar 12, 2024 · Heinrich Heine was a German poet whose international literary reputation and influence were established by the Buch der Lieder (1827; The Book of Songs), frequently set to music, though the more sombre poems of his last years are also highly regarded.
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A comprehensive biography of the German Jewish poet Heinrich Heine, who wrote both poetry and prose. Learn about his life, works, influences, and legacy, from his conversion to Protestantism to his death in Paris. Explore his famous collections of lyrics, travelogues, and social criticism.
Dec 18, 2020 · A biography of the first Jew to become a cultural icon in Germany, who defied Romanticism, nationalism, and antisemitism with his poetry and activism. Learn how Heine's life and works reveal his ironic spirit, love for the folk, and critique of the French Revolution and the Nazis.
Heinrich Heine, orig. Harry Heine, (born Dec. 13, 1797, Düsseldorf—died Feb. 17, 1856, Paris, France), German poet. Born of Jewish parents, he converted to Protestantism to enter careers that he never actually pursued. He established his international literary reputation with The Book of Songs (1827), a collection of bittersweet love poems.
Apr 2, 2024 · Christian Johann Heinrich Heine ( December 13, 1797 – February 17, 1856) was a journalist, an essayist, and one of the most significant German romantic poets. Jewish by birth, he converted to Lutheran Christianity as an adult. Contents. 1 Quotes. 1.1 The Romantic School (1836) 2 Disputed. 3 Misattributed. 4 Quotes about Heine. 5 External links.
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May 18, 2018 · A biography of Heinrich Heine, a German poet and writer of Jewish origin who was influenced by the French Revolution and the Enlightenment. Learn about his life, works, and controversies in Germany and France.
