Publisher's Synopsis
William Tell: A Dramatic Sketch is a play written by S. Sparow Derenzy in 1825. The play is based on the legendary Swiss folk hero, William Tell, who is known for his famous act of shooting an apple off his son's head with a crossbow. The play is set in Switzerland in the early 14th century, during a time when the country was under the rule of the Habsburgs. The play follows the story of William Tell, a skilled archer and a patriot who leads a rebellion against the Habsburgs. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and patriotism. The characters in the play include William Tell, his wife Hedwig, his son Walter, and the villainous Habsburg governor, Gessler. The play is written in a dramatic style, with intense and emotional dialogue, and it captures the spirit of the Swiss struggle for independence. Overall, William Tell: A Dramatic Sketch is a compelling play that brings the legend of William Tell to life and celebrates the Swiss spirit of freedom and independence.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.
