| Author |
Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 |
| Illustrator |
Brundage, Frances, 1854-1937 |
| Translator |
Coumbe, Clement W. |
| Title |
A little Swiss boy
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Saalfield Publishing Compny, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Also translated under title: The little Alpine musician.
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| Summary |
"A Little Swiss Boy" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young boy named Vinzi Lesa as he navigates his early experiences in the idyllic Swiss countryside, grappling with themes of family, belonging, and the pursuit of his passion for music. The opening of "A Little Swiss Boy" introduces readers to the village of Leuk in Switzerland and provides a glimpse into Vinzi's life and those around him. Vinzi is depicted as a dreamer, more attuned to the beauty of music and nature than the practicalities of farm life. As discussions unfold between villagers, hints of tension arise regarding Vinzi's behavior, leading to his eventual departure to live with relatives high in the mountains—an exile that carries the promise of new beginnings and adventures. The rich landscape and the warmth of familial relationships are central themes, setting the stage for Vinzi’s journey toward discovering his true self. (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 |
Mountain life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Alps -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Music and children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73300 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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