The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 by Francke et al.
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"The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06" by Francke et al. is a collection of notable writings from German literature compiled during the early 20th century. This volume features significant works by Heinrich Heine, Franz Grillparzer, and Ludwig van Beethoven, encompassing poetry, biographies, and prose that reflect the cultural and intellectual landscape of Germany during that period. The opening of this volume begins with a detailed biography of
Heinrich Heine, exploring his life as both a prolific poet and a complex individual shaped by his Jewish heritage and the dynamic political climate of 19th century Germany. It paints a picture of Heine's upbringing in Düsseldorf, his literary influences, and his experiences with love and loss, which deeply informed his poetry. The reader is introduced to Heine through his early experiences, including his formal education and his budding passion for literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his works, which follow in the collection. The subsequent sections promise to delve into Heine's influential poems and narratives, capturing his lyrical qualities and the themes of romanticism and personal tragedy that characterize his oeuvre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Francke, Kuno, 1855-1930 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Contributor | Grillparzer, Franz, 1791-1872 |
| Contributor | Heine, Heinrich, 1797-1856 |
| Title |
The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes |
| Contents | The Life of Heinrich Heine. By William Guild Howard -- Dedication. -- Songs. -- A Lyrical Intermezzo. -- Sonnets. -- Poor Peter. -- The Two Grenadiers. -- Belshazzar. -- The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar. -- The Return Home. -- Twilight. -- Hail to the Sea. -- In the Harbor. -- A New Spring. -- Abroad. -- The Sphinx. -- Germany. -- Enfant Perdu. -- The Battlefield of Hastings. -- The Asra. -- The Passion Flower. -- The Journey to the Harz. -- Boyhood Days. -- English Fragments--Dialogue on the Thames; London; Wellington. -- Lafayette. -- The Romantic School. -- The Rabbi of Bacharach. -- The Life of Franz Grillparzer. By William Guild Howard -- Medea. -- The Jewess of Toledo. -- The Poor Musician. -- My Journey to Weimar. -- Beethoven as a Letter Writer. By Walter R. Spalding -- Beethoven's Letters. |
| Credits | Produced by Stan Goodman, Jayam Subramanian and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | German literature -- 19th century -- Translations into English |
| Subject | German literature -- 20th century -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12473 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12473-5 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2045 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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