"Wilhelm Tell" by Friedrich Schiller is a play that transports you to early 19th-century Switzerland, where the legendary Wilhelm Tell stands as a beacon of freedom. The play deals with themes of tyranny and the quest for a national identity as the Swiss people struggle against oppressive rulers. The story starts near Lake Lucerne, where there is growing tension brewing among local villagers. The story quickly escalates when Baumgarten, fleeing for his life after avenging his honor, urgently seeks help. Wilhelm Tell answering the call symbolizes courage and righteousness. The play immediately showcases the tense political climate in Switzerland because of the oppressive rule of Hermann Gessler, foreshadowing conflict and rebellion.
Wilhelm Tell
By Friedrich Schiller
In a land gripped by tyranny, a legendary marksman must choose between his freedom and his country's fate.
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About the AuthorJohann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright, poet, philosopher and historian. Schiller is considered by most Germans to be Germany's most important classical playwright.
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