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Spyri

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[shpee-ree, spee-] / ˈʃpi ri, ˈspi- /

noun

  1. Johanna 1827–1901, Swiss author.


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The books that bring back powerful memories are “The Borrowers” books, by Mary Norton, “Heidi,” by Johanna Spyri, “Little Women,” by Louisa May Alcott, and “Harriet the Spy,” by Louise Fitzhugh.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2019

His past works have focused on lovable and strong female characters, including his 1970s Japanese TV series “Heidi, Girl of the Alps,” based on the book by Swiss author Johanna Spyri.

From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2015

His past works have focused on lovable and strong female characters, including his 1970s Japanese TV series "Heidi, Girl of the Alps," based on the book by Swiss author Johanna Spyri.

From US News • Feb. 17, 2015

Nevertheless, Madame Spyri has shown here but one side of her narrative ability.

From Cornelli by Spyri, Johanna

As to the author, Johanna Spyri, she has so entirely lost herself in her creation that we may pass over her career rather rapidly.

From Heidi (Gift Edition) by Stork, Elisabeth P. (Elisabeth Pausinger)