| Author |
Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
| Illustrator |
Richardson, Frederick, 1862-1937 |
| Translator |
Hopkins, Emma Stelter, 1870- |
| Title |
Heimatlos: Two stories for children, and for those who love children
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| Contents |
Lake Sils and Lake Garda -- Wiseli finds her place.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Heimatlos: Two Stories for Children, and for Those Who Love Children" by Johanna Spyri is a collection of children’s stories likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on themes of loss, belonging, and the power of music through the eyes of the central characters Rico, a boy navigating feelings of homelessness after the death of his father, and his friend Stineli, who cherishes their bond. This poignant exploration of childhood friendship and the search for identity presents rich life lessons in a simple yet touching manner." "The opening of the book introduces Ricos's life in a small town in the Upper Engadine Valley alongside his father, an Italian worker, and his strict aunt. Each morning, Rico watches his father leave for work, longing for affection and connection in a lonely household. At school, he is closely bonded with Stineli, a spirited girl who balances her home responsibilities with schooling. Their shared love for music becomes a source of comfort for them amidst their respective struggles; Rico dreams of a violin but faces obstacles in achieving his desires. A transformative moment occurs when Rico learns about the existence of a picturesque lake, reinforcing his yearning for a deeper connection to his family and heritage, setting the stage for the emotional journey that follows." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38626 |
| Release Date |
Jan 20, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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