Schiller's Wilhelm Tell (1899)

Schiller's Wilhelm Tell (1899) is a classic play written by Friedrich Schiller. The play is set in Switzerland in the early 14th century and tells the story of the Swiss hero, Wilhelm Tell, who is forced to shoot an apple off his son's head by the tyrannical Austrian governor, Gessler. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and rebellion against oppressive rulers. Along with its historical significance, the play is also considered a masterpiece of German literature and has been adapted into various forms, including operas, films, and television shows. This edition of the play includes an introduction by the translator and notes on the historical context and literary significance of the work.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.