Project Gutenberg 2001-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 165 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 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tell_(play) Alternate title: William Tell. See also PG#6788 Etext prepared by Dagny Emma Dudding and John Bickers "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.) Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama PT Text Harvard Classics Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 272324 2025-07-02T04:15:37.735210 text/html 272145 2025-01-08T01:54:38.535442 text/html 157899 2025-07-02T04:15:45.828176 application/epub+zip 160100 2025-07-02T04:15:39.866166 application/epub+zip 160101 2025-07-02T04:15:38.592200 application/epub+zip 326730 2025-07-02T04:15:49.101164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294886 2025-07-02T04:15:44.751202 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 266893 2022-09-02T06:00:22.120992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208133 2025-07-02T04:15:37.331239 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 200795 2015-04-04T11:36:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18587 2025-07-02T04:15:49.242147 application/rdf+xml 13328 2025-07-02T04:15:39.068224 image/jpeg 3419 2025-07-02T04:15:38.830170 image/jpeg 82273 2015-04-04T11:36:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 153864 2025-07-02T04:15:37.755230 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia