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Why were some of Heine's works banned in Germany?

  • For their radical political views

  • Because of their anti-religion sentiment

  • For being overly melancholic

  • Due to explicit content

Answer

Heine's works were banned in Germany due to their radical political views, which were deemed subversive and critical of the government. The authorities saw his writings as a threat to the established order and a potential incitement to political unrest. As a result, his works were censored and prohibited from circulation to maintain social and political stability in the country.
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