Portrait of Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri

Johanna Louise Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories. She wrote the popular book Heidi. Born in Hirzel, a rural area in the canton of Zürich, as a child she spent several summers near Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

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The New Year's carol

"The New Year's Carol" by Johanna Spyri is a children's story written in the early 20th century. The book highlights themes of innocence and persevera...

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Heimatlos: Two stories for children, and for those who love children

"Heimatlos: Two Stories for Children, and for Those Who Love Children" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of children’s stories likely written in the la...

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Toni, the Little Woodcarver

"Toni, the Little Woodcarver" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a young boy named Toni...

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Cornelli

"Cornelli" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Cornelli, who navi...

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Heidi

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #20781 (Fine paintings in color) #1448 (Text file only) #46409 (Illustrations in B & W and color)

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Heidi

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #20781 (Fine paintings in color) #1448 (Text file only) #46409 (Illustrations in B & W and color)

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What Sami Sings with the Birds

"What Sami Sings with the Birds" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of loss, r...

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Moni the Goat-Boy

"Moni the Goat-Boy" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel set in the late 19th century, focusing on themes of innocence, responsibility, and the bond...

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A little Swiss boy

Also translated under title: The little Alpine musician.

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Dora

"Dora" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Dora, a young girl deeply attached to her father, Major ...

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Moni the Goat Boy, and Other Stories

"Moni the Goat Boy and Other Stories" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The initial story withi...

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Heidi (Gift Edition)

Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #20781 (Fine paintings in color) #1448 (Text file only) #46409 (Illustrations in B & W and color)

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Gritli's Children

"Gritli's Children" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two central characters: Nora, a frail and ...

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Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country

Originally bound with Veronica, ebook 14627.

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Maezli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys

"Mäzli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely follows the livel...

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Rico and Wiseli

"Rico and Wiseli" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Swiss Alps and revolves around the lives of tw...

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Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps

"Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps" by Johanna Spyri is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Vinzi, wh...

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Veronica

Originally bound with Uncle Titus and his visit to the country, ebook 14710.

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Erick and Sally

"Erick and Sally" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Switzerland, following the lives of y...

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Little Miss Grasshopper

"Little Miss Grasshopper" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young girl named R...

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