"Buch der Lieder"

"Buch der Lieder" (Book of Songs) is a renowned collection of over 300 lyrical poems by German poet Heinrich Heine, published in 1827. The poems span themes like love, longing, politics, and melancholy, written in accessible, expressive language. This collection showcases Heine’s sharp wit, emotional depth, and lyrical skill, and has influenced German literature and music, notably inspiring set pieces by composers like Schumann and Schubert. It is valued both as a literary masterpiece and a reflection of 19th-century Romanticism, capturing universal human feelings through concise, evocative poetry.