Project Gutenberg 2004-12-08 Public domain in the USA. 1156 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) See also PG#2782 with Introductory Note 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.) Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama PT Text Opera Harvard Classics Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: German Literature 243188 2025-08-03T09:00:35.569231 text/html 242461 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/html 753411 2025-08-03T09:00:43.257265 application/epub+zip 760672 2025-08-03T09:00:37.506238 application/epub+zip 159147 2025-08-03T09:00:36.348300 application/epub+zip 896308 2025-08-03T09:00:45.796251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 912220 2025-08-03T09:00:42.521234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272922 2022-09-03T13:29:00.714752 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212107 2025-08-03T09:00:35.244281 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 211965 2020-12-30T00:44:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20319 2025-08-03T09:00:45.940241 application/rdf+xml 13328 2025-08-03T09:00:36.829210 image/jpeg 3419 2025-08-03T09:00:36.590242 image/jpeg 681619 2020-12-30T00:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 83840 2020-12-30T00:44:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 740986 2025-08-03T09:00:35.602293 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