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 book tells the story of Vinzi, a young girl who lives in a small village in the Swiss Alps. Vinzi's parents died when she was young, and she was taken in by her aunt and uncle, who treat her harshly.Despite her difficult circumstances, Vinzi remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. She dreams of becoming a teacher and works hard to save money for her education. Along the way, she meets kind-hearted people who help her on her journey.The novel explores themes of perseverance, kindness, and the beauty of the Swiss Alps. It also highlights the challenges faced by young women in the 19th century who sought to pursue education and independence.Overall, ""Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps"" is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's resilience and determination to overcome adversity and achieve her dreams.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.