Veronica

Johanna Spyri (1827 - 1901)

Published in 1886, this novel encompasses a small community wherein Veronica, having lost her own mother, is “adopted” by a neighbour, Gertrude, who has a son of her own. The son, Dietrich, is learning how to become a saddler as his father before him. Their life is filled with hard work, but also some contentment. From the mother they now share, and two other matronly neighbours, Dietrich and Veronica learn valuable lessons about life. As the years pass, Dietrich and Veronica encounter trouble due to the mischief of two peers, and Dietrich more so as he is often tempted to frequent, along with others, the new tavern nearby. (Summary by Daryl Wor)

Genre(s): Family Life

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 1: A Visit To The Doctor Daryl Wor
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Play 02 Chapter 2: With Fresh Courage Daryl Wor
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Play 03 Chapter 3: Nine Years Later Daryl Wor
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Play 04 Chapter 4: All At Home Daryl Wor
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Play 05 Chapter 5: Upon Unsafe Paths Daryl Wor
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Play 06 Chapter 6: Lame Sabina Gives Good Advice Daryl Wor
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Play 07 Chapter 7: A Thunder Clap Daryl Wor
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Play 08 Chapter 8: Each One According To His Kind Daryl Wor
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Play 09 Chapter 9: Mother Gertrude Gives Good Advice Daryl Wor
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Play 10 Chapter 10: Man Proposes, But God Disposes Daryl Wor
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Play 11 Chapter 11: The Motto Proves True Daryl Wor
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