Wilhelm Tell: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

Contributor:

Leino, Eino, 1878-1926

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wilhelm Tell: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä" by Friedrich Schiller is a dramatic play written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on the legendary Swiss hero Wilhelm Tell and his struggle against tyranny and oppression, symbolizing the quest for freedom and justice in a time of conflict with oppressors like Hermann Gessler. The opening of the play introduces the setting near Lake Vierwaldstätter, establishing a peaceful yet foreshadowing atmosphere as characters prepare for an impending storm. We meet various local figures, including Tell himself, as they discuss the growing tensions with the ruling powers. The urgency builds when a man in distress, Baumgarten, seeks refuge from the oppressive Gessler's men, prompting Tell to act with courage despite the risks involved. The interactions reveal a community on the brink of rebellion against their oppressor, setting the stage for a larger conflict that speaks to themes of liberty, resistance, and heroism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tell_(play)

Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-04-14