Publisher's Synopsis
William Tell: A Play is a dramatic work written by Friedrich Schiller in 1847. The play is set in Switzerland and tells the story of the legendary hero William Tell, who is forced to shoot an apple off his son's head as a test of his loyalty to the ruling Austrian authorities. The play explores themes of tyranny, freedom, and patriotism as Tell leads a rebellion against the oppressive Austrian rulers. The play is considered a masterpiece of German literature and has been adapted into numerous films, operas, and other works of art. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences today.With An Introduction And Explanatory Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
