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Johann David Wyss (1743–1818)

Author of The Swiss Family Robinson

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The CK info is Johann David Wyss. His son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, edited and completed the manuscript of The Swiss Family Robinson.

Please do not combine father and son. Thank you.

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Works by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson (1812) — Author — 8,690 copies
Stranded [2002 TV movie] (2002) — Author — 5 copies
Swiss Family Robinson [adapted - Saddleback Classics] (2003) — Original Author — 5 copies
Der schweizerische Robinson : nacherzählt (2012) — Author — 5 copies

Associated Works

Swiss Family Robinson [1960 film] (1960) — Original book — 299 copies

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Canonical name
Wyss, Johann David
Legal name
Wyss, Johann David
Birthdate
1743-03-04
Date of death
1818-01-11
Gender
male
Nationality
Switzerland
Birthplace
Bern, Swiss Confederation
Place of death
Bern, Swiss Confederation
Places of residence
Köniz, Bern, Swiss Confederation
Education
Berne Academy
Academy of Lausanne
Occupations
Pastor
Writer
Relationships
Wyss, Johann Rudolf (son)
Wyss, Johann Emmanuel (son)
Short biography
Johann David Wyss (May 28, 1743 – January 11, 1818) is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. It is said that he was inspired by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, but wanted to write a story from which his own children would learn, as the father in the story taught important lessons to his children. The Swiss Family Robinson was first published in 1812 and translated into English two years later. It has since become one of the most popular books of all time. The book was edited by his son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, a scholar who wrote the Swiss national anthem. Another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, illustrated the book. Unlike his son, Johann David Wyss lived up to the age of 74, dying in 1818, four years after he wrote The Swiss Family Robinson. Wyss has been described as an author whose style was "firmly Christian and moral in tone".
Disambiguation notice
The CK info is Johann David Wyss. His son, Johann Rudolf Wyss, edited and completed the manuscript of The Swiss Family Robinson.

Please do not combine father and son. Thank you.

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The Swiss Family Robinson, 1963 in George Macy devotees (December 2022)

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illustrated classic
 
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BooksInMirror | 89 other reviews | Feb 19, 2024 |
It's a very long time since I read it, but from memory it was a rather boring.
 
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lcl999 | 89 other reviews | Feb 14, 2024 |
A shipwreck; a deserted island; a single family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it's an irresistible tale of ingenuity.
 
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