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Research resources for the study of language and literature in German.

GER 245 - Heidi

This research guide includes some helpful resources for researching adaptations of Heidi (1880). There is a lot of scholarship in English and German covering gender, nationality, class, nature, childhood, and more related to Johanna Spyri's classic children's book. This novel has also inspired film adaptations, from Shirley Temple's 1937 musical to Leni Riefenstahl's unique take in The Blue Light (1932) and the 2015 Swiss film by Alain Gsponer. There is also continued research and scholarship on the historical and contemporary marketing of "Heidi," analyzing book covers, movie posters, toys, and the "Heididorf" tourist attraction.

These are a couple of options to get started researching Heidi (1880):

Adaptations, Materials, and Books on Heidi