Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Spyri, Johanna (1827–1901). The listed translation credits are Stork, Elisabeth P. (Elisabeth Pausinger).
Catalogue synopsis
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"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, who has a profound love for music, much to the dismay of his father, who wishes for him to become a farmer. The narrative unfolds in the picturesque setting of the Swiss Alps, providing a vivid backdrop of pastoral life and the struggles of familial expectations. At the start of the book, Vinzi's family dynamic is introduced, highlighting his father's determination to mold him into a diligent farmer, while Vinzi is enchanted by the beauty and harmony of music. During a casual exchange between two women in the village, references to Vinzi's family and their new neighbors—Alida and her family—set the stage for future encounters. The opening depicts Vinzi's dream-like state and his tendency to listen to music in nature, foreshadowing the internal conflict he will face between family obligations and his passion for music. Overall, the beginning of "Vinzi" establishes the central themes of identity, aspirations, and the innocent beauty of childhood.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps
- Author credits: Spyri, Johanna (1827–1901)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Stork, Elisabeth P. (Elisabeth Pausinger)
Catalogue subjects
- Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
- Organists -- Juvenile fiction
- Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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