Heidi: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Heidi is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Spyri, Johanna (1827–1901). The listed translation credits are Abbott, Mabel (1874–1973).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Heidi" by Johanna Spyri is a work of children's fiction published between 1880 and 1881. Five-year-old Heidi is sent to live with her reclusive grandfather high in the Swiss Alps, where she finds joy among the mountains and befriends a young goatherd and his family. When her aunt takes her to Frankfurt to be companion to a wealthy invalid girl, Heidi must navigate city life while longing for her mountain home. This beloved tale explores themes of friendship, faith, and the healing power of nature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Heidi
- Author credits: Spyri, Johanna (1827–1901)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Abbott, Mabel (1874–1973)
Catalogue subjects
- Grandfathers -- Fiction
- Mountain life -- Switzerland -- Fiction
- Orphans -- Fiction
- Switzerland -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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