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The Book of Songs is a collection of poems (1827) by Heinrich Heine, which brought the author world fame and gave rise to many imitations, the so-called Heinism, Heinemania.

The hero of the «Book of Songs» is autobiographical. Like Heine, he is in love with his sister Amalia and suffers from unrequited feelings. The theme of love permeates the entire book, it is shown by the author not only in a general philosophical but also in a subjective, romantic, private aspect.

«From the Book of Songs» contains selected poetry translated by Lesya Ukrainka and Maksym Stavisky.