Schiller, Friedrich 1759-1805 creator Martin, Theodore, Sir 1816-1909 text utu 2001 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wilhelm Tell" by Friedrich Schiller is a drama written in 1804. Set during Switzerland's struggle for independence from the Habsburg Empire in the early 14th century, the play follows legendary marksman William Tell as he faces the tyrannical Governor Gessler. When Tell refuses to bow to the governor's cap, he's forced into an impossible choice: shoot an apple from his own son's head or face execution. This act of cruelty ignites a wider rebellion among the oppressed Swiss people seeking freedom from their brutal overlord. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tell_(play) Alternate title: William Tell. See also PG#6788 Release date is 2001-08-01 Etext prepared by Dagny Emma Dudding and John Bickers Original publication data not identified Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2782 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2782 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133103.0 2782