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Title: Wilhelm Tell

Note: Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Note: Alternate title: William Tell.
See also PG #6788

Credits: Etext prepared by Dagny Emma Dudding and John Bickers

Summary: "Wilhelm Tell" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical drama written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Switzerland in the 14th century, centered around the legendary figure of Wilhelm Tell, a skilled marksman and an embodiment of the struggle for freedom against oppressive rule. The play explores themes of tyranny, resistance, and the quest for independence as it follows Tell and his compatriots in the fight against the Austrian governor Hermann Gessler. The opening of "Wilhelm Tell" introduces the serene yet tension-filled landscape of Switzerland, where ordinary citizens discuss the oppressive actions of the Viceroy’s men. We see a fisherman, a huntsman, and a shepherd amidst the brewing storm that symbolizes the underlying conflict. The narrative begins to unfold with a sense of urgency as Baumgarten, a man pursued for killing the lecherous seneschal, seeks refuge on the lake. The brave Wilhelm Tell makes his entrance, showcasing his heroism by risking himself to save Baumgarten from capture. The opening sets the stage for a story steeped in political unrest and escalating rebellion, ultimately leading to Tell's critical role as a figure of resistance, foreshadowing the larger conflict that will define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

Translator: Martin, Theodore, Sir, 1816-1909

EBook No.: 2782

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Wilhelm Tell

Note: Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Note: Alternate title: William Tell.
See also PG #6788

Credits: Etext prepared by Dagny Emma Dudding and John Bickers

Summary: "Wilhelm Tell" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical drama written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Switzerland in the 14th century, centered around the legendary figure of Wilhelm Tell, a skilled marksman and an embodiment of the struggle for freedom against oppressive rule. The play explores themes of tyranny, resistance, and the quest for independence as it follows Tell and his compatriots in the fight against the Austrian governor Hermann Gessler. The opening of "Wilhelm Tell" introduces the serene yet tension-filled landscape of Switzerland, where ordinary citizens discuss the oppressive actions of the Viceroy’s men. We see a fisherman, a huntsman, and a shepherd amidst the brewing storm that symbolizes the underlying conflict. The narrative begins to unfold with a sense of urgency as Baumgarten, a man pursued for killing the lecherous seneschal, seeks refuge on the lake. The brave Wilhelm Tell makes his entrance, showcasing his heroism by risking himself to save Baumgarten from capture. The opening sets the stage for a story steeped in political unrest and escalating rebellion, ultimately leading to Tell's critical role as a figure of resistance, foreshadowing the larger conflict that will define the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

Translator: Martin, Theodore, Sir, 1816-1909

EBook No.: 2782

Published: Aug 1, 2001

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.