Literature Library author
Heinrich Heine
A concise guide to Heinrich Heine's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Heinrich Heine (1797–1856) was a poet, playwright, and essayist whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with Kingdom of Prussia and France. Major works and useful reading starting points include The rabbi of Bacherach, Atta Troll, Die Harzreise, and Germany. A Winter's Tale. Key themes include exile and political freedom, love, irony, and disillusionment, and German and Jewish identity.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Lorelei.