ayki's review
5.0
Du bist gestorben und weißt es nicht,
Erloschen ist dein Augenlicht,
Erblichen ist dein rotes Mündchen,
Und du bist tot, mein totes Kindchen.
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When it comes to German poetry only Goethe is up there with Heine.
His poems are just classics.
They are the epitome of German poetry. His work is a must-read.
Erloschen ist dein Augenlicht,
Erblichen ist dein rotes Mündchen,
Und du bist tot, mein totes Kindchen.
[...]
When it comes to German poetry only Goethe is up there with Heine.
His poems are just classics.
They are the epitome of German poetry. His work is a must-read.
lauren_dayle's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lizzye33's review against another edition
4.0
I am blessed enough to have found such a great book going through my grandmother's belongings! She had a limited copy from 1957! I have spent a great deal of time reading each beautiful word, and it has quickly become one of my favorite books. Such a lovely man with eyes for the beauty and sorrow of the world. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who loves poetry written by beautiful poets, and to those who can so love written word that they may find it becomes apart of themselves. It is written with an older tongue as he was alive from 1779-1856. This, to me, only makes the book that much more special and brilliant. I do not, however, recommend this book to anyone under their high school years as it can be more challenging to read and comprehend. There is also some more ädult¨ suggestiveness involved occasionally, but not so that it interferes with the beauty of this man's written word. Here is to the author Heinrich Heine, who wrote his world in such a captivating story, I hope you enjoy it.
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