Louwerse, Pieter 1840-1909 creator text utu 2014 monographic nl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Willem Tell: De Zwitsersche vrijheidsheld" by Pieter Louwerse is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the legendary figure of Willem Tell, framed against the backdrop of early 14th-century Switzerland, as it explores themes of freedom and resistance against oppression. The narrative presents Tell as a stalwart freedom fighter and a symbol of Swiss independence. The opening of the story sets the scene in 1298, depicting Switzerland as a country facing the tyranny of the Habsburgs and the struggle for self-governance. The first chapter introduces key characters, including Tell and fellow freedom fighters gathered at the Rütli meadow to discuss their plight under the oppressive rule of the Duke of Austria, Albrecht. As tensions mount, they deliberate on their response to the new Empire's demands while igniting a spirit of rebellion, laying the groundwork for Tell's heroic narrative and the eventual quest for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-09-28 Produced by Branko Collin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Tell, Wilhelm -- Fiction PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46985 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46985 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134059.0 46985