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Spyri, Johanna |
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Spyri, Johanna (yōhän`ä shpē`rē), 1827–1901, Swiss author. Her many stories of child life in Switzerland include Heidi (1880; tr. 1884), a classic among children's books. Heidi, the story of an orphan girl who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps, is notable for its scenic description and its understanding of children's views and emotions. Spyri, Johannaorig. Johanna Heusser(born June 12, 1827, Hirzel, Switz.—died July 7, 1901, Zürich) Swiss writer. Living in Zürich with her lawyer husband, Spyri wrote books, many widely translated, that are imbued with her love of her homeland, feeling for nature, unobtrusive piety, and cheerful wisdom. She is best remembered for her popular novel Heidi (1880–81), a classic of children's literature about an orphan sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss mountains. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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