Vinzi

Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps is a novel written by Johanna Spyri, the author of the famous children's book Heidi. The story revolves around a young orphan girl named Vinzi, who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. Vinzi's grandfather is a kind and loving man, but he is also very poor, and they struggle to make ends meet.Despite the hardships, Vinzi is a happy and optimistic child, and she finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, such as playing with her friends and exploring the beautiful Alpine landscape. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her grandfather falls ill and is unable to work. Vinzi is forced to leave her home and go to live with her aunt, who is wealthy but cruel and unkind.Vinzi must adjust to her new life, which is vastly different from the one she knew before. She is mistreated by her aunt and her cousins, and she longs to return to her grandfather in the mountains. Eventually, Vinzi's grandfather recovers, and she is able to return home. She learns important lessons about the value of family, friendship, and perseverance, and she discovers that true happiness comes from within.Overall, Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that has delighted readers of all ages for generations.1923. Spyri is the Swiss writer whose story for children, Heidi, is known all over the world. Her psychological insight into the child mind, her humor, and her ability to enter into childish joys and sorrows give her books attraction and lasting value. The story begins: The June sun was streaming down upon the green slope above the village of Leuk, and the fresh green grass which covered the heights as far as the eye could see filled the air with fragrance. At an isolated house along the path which led to the baths of Leuk, two women were lost in lively talk; indeed it seemed as if they could never come to the end of everything they had to say to each other. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.