Heinrich Heine
| Birth Year: | 1797 |
| Death Year: | 1856 |
| Notes: | German poet, journalist, essayist, and literary critic. He is best known outside Germany for his early lyric poetry, which was set to music in the form of Lieder (art songs) by composers such as Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert. |
Poems/Lyrics:
| Title | Alternate Title(s) | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| O Death! Thou Art the Tranquil Night | Der Tod, Das Ist die Kuhle Nacht; Opus 11, No. 1 | Cornelius, Peter |
| Soft and Gently | Holst, Gustav |