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Set in early 14th century Switzerland, the play follows the legendary hero Wilhelm Tell, who confronts the tyrannical governor Gessler by being compelled to shoot an apple off his son's head. It delves into profound themes of freedom, justice, and resistance against oppression. Recognized as a significant work in German literature, it has inspired numerous adaptations across various media. This edition features an introduction by the translator, along with contextual notes, and aims to preserve the cultural importance of the original text.
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Schiller's Wilhelm Tell (1899), Friedrich Schiller
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Schiller's Wilhelm Tell (1899)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Friedrich Schiller
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781436885980
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Set in early 14th century Switzerland, the play follows the legendary hero Wilhelm Tell, who confronts the tyrannical governor Gessler by being compelled to shoot an apple off his son's head. It delves into profound themes of freedom, justice, and resistance against oppression. Recognized as a significant work in German literature, it has inspired numerous adaptations across various media. This edition features an introduction by the translator, along with contextual notes, and aims to preserve the cultural importance of the original text.