Heine, Heinrich
Heine: Selected Verse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140420982
- author:
- Heine, Heinrich
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1968
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 2.5 x 12.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, By Period, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Heine: A Poet Divided Born in 1797 with a birthdate that sparked debate, Heinrich Heine was a restless and homeless poet who defied categorization. As a Jew among Germans, a German in Paris, and a rebel against the bourgeoisie, he embodied the contradictions of his time. This selection brings together Heine's poetry and prose translations, offering a perfect introduction to his work. His writing is characterized by its acute commentary on politics and current events, as well as its exploration of emotions such as love, despair, sensuality, and self-mockery.