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The article focuses on the attempt of 19th century German poet and essayist Heinrich Heine to preserve "barbarie native" in the French culture through his works instead of civilized French elegance. The preface of the French translated version of Heine's "Reisebilder" presents this message. The French stereotypes were lampooned by this self-characterization. Heine's translation policy was inseparably joined with the progressive socio-political views. Heine and his texts had a significant function within French culture and society. The French translated version "Reisebilder. Tableaux de voyage," was part of a bigger reformist movement in France itself. Most reviewers and critics of the preface were positive either about the approach to translation described in the preface or the resultant French text.

Focuses on the 100th anniversary of the arrival of German poet and author Heinrich Heine in France. Attitude of the Germans toward Heine; His opinions on the French people; His views on the French language.