Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss writer of the late 19th century who wrote in German. Her most famous work is the children's story Heidi, published in 1880 (vol 1) and 1881 (vol 2).

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• Lifetime: 12 June 1827 • 7 July 1901
• Main genre: Children's literature
• Mid-2026 popularity rank: --

"Flowers are made to bloom in the sun and not to be shut up in an apron."