This 1961 book presents a full-length study of the later works of Heine. Dr Prawer extracts and relates to Heine's life the underlying themes in his poetry; those, and the consistent careful analysis of the poems, makes his book an excellent introduction to the poet's work.

This 1961 book presents a full-length study of the later works of Heine, relating to Heine's life the underlying themes in his poetry.