Heidi by Johanna Spyri
"Heidi" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young Swiss girl named Heidi, who experiences a transformative journey of self-discovery and adventure in the beautiful Alps. The novel explores themes of family, belonging, and the healing power of nature, as Heidi navigates her relationships with her grandfather, Alm-Uncle, and the people from her past. The opening of the story introduces Heidi's
arrival at her grandfather's mountain home, a significant turning point in her life. Accompanied by her cousin Dete, Heidi climbs to Alm-Uncle's hut, where Dete intends to leave her in his care due to her mother's passing. The initial chapter paints a vivid picture of the picturesque Swiss landscape and highlights the contrasting perspectives of the villagers regarding Alm-Uncle's reclusive nature. It sets the stage for Heidi's adventures, her budding friendship with the kind-hearted goatherd, Peter, and her evolving relationship with her grandfather, hinting at the remarkable experiences that await her in the mountains. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Edwards, Marion |
| Title | Heidi |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heidi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note |
Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #20781 (Fine paintings in color) #1448 (Text file only) #46409 (Illustrations in B & W and color) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Grandfathers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction |
| Subject | Switzerland -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1448 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 366 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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