02323cam a22003253u 4500 14627 UtSlPG 20260610133338.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Spyri, Johanna, 1827-1901 Veronica Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Originally bound with Uncle Titus and his visit to the country, ebook 14710. Release date is 2005-01-07 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Veronica" by Johanna Spyri is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. It tells the story of two children, Veronica and Dietrich, navigating their lives in a mountain village, facing various trials and challenges, particularly revolving around family issues and personal growth. Central themes likely include the importance of work, family bonds, and the journey towards understanding one’s own fortune and happiness. The opening of "Veronica" introduces us to a somber atmosphere in the village of Tannenegg, where a young woman has just died, and her children, a girl named Veronica and her cousin Dietrich, are left waiting for their mother. The children are portrayed in contrasting manners; Veronica, with a serious demeanor, is seeking something to play with, while Dietrich is energetic and eager. The chapter shifts focus to their mother, who is distressed over her ill husband. This sets the stage for themes of loss and familial responsibility, as Gertrude, their mother, navigates grief while trying to keep her family together. The narrative also hints at the children's futures and the challenges they will face, establishing a foundation for their character development and the adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Brooks, Louise, 1835-1892 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14627 56015 56015