Collected Works of Johanna Spyri. Illustrated

Johanna Louise Spyri was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories, and is best known for her book 'Heidi'. The works of Johanna Spyri are renowned for their psychological insight, endearing humour and the author's inimitable ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows. The believed novel 'Heidi' has achieved fame across the world and was inspired by Spyri's childhood summers near Chur in the Swiss Alps. Contents: Heidi Heimatlos The Story of Rico Gritli's Children Veronica and Other Friends Cornelli Moni the Goat-Boy and Other Stories Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country What Sami Sings with the Birds Toni, the Little Woodcarver Erick and Sally Mäzli Vinzi Little Miss Grasshopper

Johanna Louise Spyri (1827 - 1901) was a Swiss author of novels, notably children's stories, and is best known for her book Heidi. Born in Hirzel, a rural area in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers near Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.