The Sword and the Flame: Selections from Heinrich Heine’s Prose [Hardcover] Werner, Alfred

Description

1960 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Sword and the Flame” offers a window into the brilliant mind of Heinrich Heine, one of the most influential German poets and essayists of the 19th century. Heine’s prose, selected and translated by Alfred Werner, captures the wit, satire, and revolutionary spirit that defined his writing and challenged the social and political norms of his time. Despite its worn exterior, this 1960 edition is a testament to the enduring power of Heine’s words, which have inspired generations of readers and writers alike. Collectors and literary enthusiasts will appreciate the opportunity to own a piece of history, a book that has weathered the years and bears the marks of countless minds that have grappled with Heine’s profound insights.