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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

Spyri, Die Betheiligung des weiblichen Geschlechts am öffentlichen Unterricht in der Schweiz.

From Women Wage-Earners Their Past, Their Present, and Their Future by Campbell, Helen

"Heidi" is a delightful story for children of life in the Alps, one of many tales written by the Swiss authoress, Johanna Spyri, who died in her home at Zurich in 1891.

From Heidi by Spyri, Johanna

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