Romance was published in 185 1, and most poems were written in 1848 to 185 1. At that time, the poet was ill in bed and could only dictate the draft, which was recorded by the secretary Carl Hildeb. Merlin said, "The weight of this book of poems is comparable to that of poetry collections and new poems, and it plays a brand-new and unique tone." This collection of poems is divided into three parts. The first part "epic" theme is taken from historical stories and folklore of various countries. Many poems are full of the significance of the times and satirical features, either mocking the emperors and nobles in the world, sympathizing with failed heroes, or opposing cruel colonialists. The second part, Elegy, contains many lyric poems. Lazarus is the most popular group of poems, which proves that the flame of the poet's poetic talent has not been extinguished by the destruction of mental and physical pain. The third part, The Hebrew Tune, consists of three long poems, depicting the image of Jewish religion and a great Hebrew poet. The poem is magnificent and magnificent, just like a surging river, carrying hundreds of rivers, which shows the influence of Byron's Don Juan.
Heine's four travels are famous. The First Travels of Harz Mountain depicts the suffocating situation of Germany in the 19 era with a humorous and lively style, satirizes and mocks feudal reactionary rulers, stale universities, vulgar philistines, reactionary nationalists and passive romantics, depicts the magnificent natural scenery of the motherland with a strong lyrical style, and depicts the working life of the miners in the mountains with deep sympathy. The second book, Thoughts-Poems of Le Grande, depicts the French army entering his hometown, portrays the image of Napoleon, and shows the author's longing for the French Revolution and his hatred of German feudal rule. The third book, Travel from Munich to Genoa, depicts the scenery and social life of Italy, exposes the reactionary nature of aristocratic Catholicism and criticizes the tendency of aristocratic writers to be divorced from reality. The fourth "English fragment" depicts the sharp opposition between wealthy aristocrats and the bourgeoisie and working people, and exposes the greed and plunder of the big bourgeoisie.