Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 826 Schiller, Friedrich 1759 1805 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrich von Schiller, Friedrick Martin, Theodore, Sir 1816 1909 Gaultier, Bon Martin, Sir Theodore Wilhelm Tell See also PG#2782 with Introductory Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger "WILHELM TELL" by Friedrich Schiller is a historical drama written in the early 19th century. The play is set in Switzerland and revolves around the legendary figure Wilhelm Tell, a skilled marksman known for his unwavering commitment to freedom and justice. The story addresses themes of tyranny, rebellion, and national identity, highlighting the struggles of the Swiss people against oppressive rulers. The opening of "Wilhelm Tell" introduces a variety of characters and sets the stage for the unfolding drama. It begins with a lively scene by the shores of Lake Lucerne, where a fisher boy sings, and local villagers express their concerns about an impending storm. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when Baumgarten, a man in peril, seeks refuge after killing a brutal imperial envoy who threatened his honor. His desperate plea for help draws the attention of Wilhelm Tell, who symbolizes courage and righteousness. The narrative quickly establishes the tense political climate in Switzerland under the oppressive rule of the viceroy, Hermann Gessler, setting the stage for eventual conflict and resistance. The opening portion effectively conveys the sense of impending drama that will unfold as the characters confront their tyrannical oppressors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama PT Text Opera Harvard Classics Browsing: Literature Browsing: Performing Arts/Film 243085 243088 2024-10-03T10:40:21.931536 2023-10-03T09:29:41.080500 text/html text/html 242461 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii 681619 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 753343 2024-10-03T10:40:30.868463 application/epub+zip 760679 2024-10-03T10:40:24.130631 application/epub+zip 159157 2024-10-03T10:40:22.735519 application/epub+zip 896382 2024-10-03T10:40:33.741434 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 912210 2024-10-03T10:40:29.919456 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272922 2022-09-03T13:29:00.714752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212107 212081 2024-10-03T10:40:21.535513 2023-10-03T09:29:40.756517 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 211965 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 83840 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21041 2024-10-03T10:40:33.897427 application/rdf+xml 13328 2024-10-03T10:40:23.330502 image/jpeg 3419 2024-10-03T10:40:23.053498 image/jpeg 740948 2024-10-03T10:40:21.966514 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia