02002cam a22002773u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450019001442640051001633000047002143360026002613370026002873380036003135000031003495201191003805340045015716530066016168560042016822838UtSlPG20260610133104.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aPT1 aHeine, Heinrich,d1797-185613aDe Beurs Lacht 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-09-01  a"De Beurs Lacht" by Heinrich Heine is a satirical work written during the early 19th century, reflecting the socio-political atmosphere of France at the time. This text, part of Heine's broader commentary on contemporary issues, critiques the intersection of politics and finance. It examines the behaviors and attitudes of social elites, particularly in the context of the securities market and its influence on public sentiment and national stability.  In "De Beurs Lacht," Heine portrays a scene at the stock exchange where speculators celebrate political victories that stabilize their financial interests, even amidst the backdrop of war and conflict. Through vivid imagery, he conveys how the happiness of the bourgeoisie stems from their economic gains rather than genuine concern for the state of the nation. The narrative critiques the disconnect between wealth and morality, showcasing the superficiality of joy derived from financial speculation while ignoring the human costs of political strife. The underpinning message suggests a cynical view of society's values, where profits take precedence over the welfare of the people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aStock exchanges -- France -- Paris -- History -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2838