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The works of the Swiss children’s writer Johanna Spyri are renowned for their psychological insight, endearing humour and the author’s inimitable ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows. The beloved novel ‘Heidi’ has achieved fame across the world and was inspired by Spyri’s childhood summers near Chur in the Swiss Alps. This comprehensive eBook presents Spyri’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Spyri’s life and works * Concise introduction to ‘Heidi’ * All the famous childr...
Johanna Spyri (1827 – 1901) was a Swiss-born author of children's stories, and is best known for her book Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels. In this book:Heidi, What Sami Sings with the Birds, Moni the Goat-Boy, Toni, the Little Woodcarver, Erick and Sally, Maezli, A Story of the Swiss Valleys, Heimatlos, Two stories for children, and for those who love children, Rico And Stineli, And How Wiseli Was Provided ForGritli's Children, Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country, Veronica And Other Friends Two Stories For Children
Johanna Spyri (1827-1901) was an author of children's stories. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubunden, the setting she later would use in her novels. Her first book titled A Leaf on Vrony's Grave, was published in 1871 and the following year further stories for both adults and children appeared, among them the tale of Heidi (1880) that became an instant and enduring success. Her husband and her only child, a son named Bernhard, both died in 1884. Alone, she devoted herself to charitable causes and wrote over fifty more stories before her death in 1901. Amongst her other works are: Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country (1881), Toni, the Little Woodcarver (1882), Gritli's Children (1883) and Moni the Goat-Boy (1886).
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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
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