Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps

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Vinzi: A Story of the Swiss Alps

by Johanna Spyri

EN·~5 hours·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

VINZI A STORY OF THE SWISS ALPS

1:42
2

FOREWORD

3:04
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:35
4

CHAPTER I IN LEUK

20:55
5

CHAPTER II ON THE PASTURE

25:34
6

CHAPTER III UNLOOKED-FOR EVENTS

24:51
7

CHAPTER IV A DEPARTURE AND AN ARRIVAL

26:30
8

CHAPTER V BANISHMENT

41:02
9

CHAPTER VI HIGHER UP THE MOUNTAIN

36:15
10

CHAPTER VII STILL MORE MUSIC

37:59

Description

In the sun‑drenched valleys of the Swiss Alps lives Vinzi, a bright‑eyed boy whose greatest joy is coaxing melodies from his wooden pipe. He shares his modest farmstead with a caring family, a playful sister, and a father who, while intent on shaping him into a sturdy farmer, never loses his affection. The opening of the tale captures Vinzi perched on his doorstep, dreaming of the music he will create and the responsibilities that await him.

The story weaves together the simple kindness of Alpine life with the universal power of trust and song. As Vinzi learns to balance his father's expectations with his own musical heart, the narrative paints vivid scenes of meadow‑side picnics, bustling village festivals, and the quiet comfort of mountain breezes. Readers are invited to feel the warm glow of community, the echo of a well‑played tune, and the gentle encouragement to believe in oneself.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (318K characters)

Series

The stories all children love

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2019-07-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Johanna Spyri

Johanna Spyri

1827–1901

Best known for creating Heidi, she turned memories of Swiss mountain life into one of the most beloved stories in children's literature. Her books mix warmth, hardship, and a deep sympathy for the feelings of children.

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