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William Tell (German: Wilhelm Tell, German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈtɛl] ⓘ) is a drama written by Friedrich Schiller in 1804. The story focuses on the legendary Swiss marksman William Tell as part of the greater Swiss struggle for independence from the Habsburg Empire in the early 14th century.
External links. William Tell (upcoming film) William Tell is an upcoming epic historical drama written and directed by Nick Hamm, based on the play of the same name by Friedrich Schiller . Premise. William Tell defends his family and homeland Switzerland when it comes under attack from the Austrian king. Cast. Claes Bang as William Tell.
William Tell: Directed by Nick Hamm. With Jonah Hauer-King, Emily Beecham, Rafe Spall, Jonathan Pryce. The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe's nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation.
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William Tell, verse drama in five acts by German dramatist Friedrich Schiller, published and produced in 1804 as Wilhelm Tell. During the 15th century, in the Swiss canton of Uri, the legendary hero Wilhelm Tell leads the people of the forest cantons in rebellion against tyrannical Austrian rule.
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William Tell. Tell is arrested for not saluting Gessler's hat (mosaic at the Swiss National Museum, Hans Sandreuter, 1901) William Tell ( German: Wilhelm Tell, pronounced [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈtɛl] ⓘ; French: Guillaume Tell; Italian: Guglielmo Tell; Romansh: Guglielm Tell) is a folk hero of Switzerland. According to the legend, Tell was an expert ...
Mar 4, 2008 · William Tell; a play by Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805. Publication date 1829 Publisher London, E. Bull Collection ... FULL TEXT download. download 1 file ...
William Tell is an 1825 historical play by the Irish writer James Sheridan Knowles. It portrays the legendary 14th-century Swiss folk hero William Tell in his battle against the Habsburg authorities.
