Veronica by Johanna Spyri
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"Veronica" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. It tells the story of two children, Veronica and Dietrich, navigating their lives in a mountain village, facing various trials and challenges, particularly revolving around family issues and personal growth. Central themes likely include the importance of work, family bonds, and the journey towards understanding one’s own fortune and happiness. The opening of "Veronica" introduces us to a
somber atmosphere in the village of Tannenegg, where a young woman has just died, and her children, a girl named Veronica and her cousin Dietrich, are left waiting for their mother. The children are portrayed in contrasting manners; Veronica, with a serious demeanor, is seeking something to play with, while Dietrich is energetic and eager. The chapter shifts focus to their mother, who is distressed over her ill husband. This sets the stage for themes of loss and familial responsibility, as Gertrude, their mother, navigates grief while trying to keep her family together. The narrative also hints at the children's futures and the challenges they will face, establishing a foundation for their character development and the adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Brooks, Louise, 1835-1892 |
| Title | Veronica |
| Note | Originally bound with Uncle Titus and his visit to the country, ebook 14710. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14627 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14627-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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