Heinrich Heine published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with William Ratcliff (1823). The best-known is Travel-pictures (1830).
Updated September 2026
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Travel-pictures
Heinrich Heine's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Die Romantische Schule (1836)
Atta Troll (1843)
Germany. A Winter's Tale (1844)
Novellas in order
The Rabbi of Bacherach (1840)
Non-fiction in order
Die Harzreise (1826)
Religion and Philosophy in Germany (1834)
Poetry in order
Book of Songs (1827)
Travel-pictures (1830)
Plays in order
William Ratcliff (1823)
Other books in order
The Flying Dutchman (1856)
Florentine Nights (1891)
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About Heinrich Heine
Christian Johann Heinrich Heine was a German poet, writer and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of Lieder by composers such as Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert.
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Heinrich Heine FAQ
- How many books has Heinrich Heine written?
- Heinrich Heine published 3 novels, 1 novella, 2 non-fiction books, 2 poetry collections, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Heinrich Heine's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Travel-pictures.
- What is Heinrich Heine's last book?
- Germany. A Winter's Tale (1844).
- What is Heinrich Heine's most famous book?
- Travel-pictures (1830) is Heinrich Heine's most widely read book.
- Can I read Heinrich Heine's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Heinrich Heine are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.