Johanna Spyri Collected editions

Johanna Spyri (1827 – 1901) was a Swiss author whose novel Heidi has charmed generations of readers with its tale of a young girl’s life in the Swiss Alps. The story celebrates innocence, resilience, and the restorative power of nature.

Spyri wrote numerous other works for children, often drawing on her love for the Swiss landscape and her belief in the healing strength of kindness and home.

Through Heidi, Johanna Spyri created one of the most enduring heroines in children’s literature.