Wilhelm Tell

''Wilhelm Tell'' is a play written by German playwright Friedrich von Schiller. The play is set in Switzerland during the early 14th century and tells the story of William Tell, a skilled archer who is forced to shoot an apple off his son’s head as a punishment for refusing to bow down to the local tyrant, Gessler. Tell successfully shoots the apple and becomes a hero to the Swiss people, who are struggling under the oppressive rule of the Habsburgs. The play explores themes of freedom, justice, and rebellion against tyranny. It is considered one of Schiller’s most famous and influential works and has been adapted into various forms of media, including operas, films, and television shows.GESSL. Then, Tell, since at a hundred yards thou canst Bring down the apple from the tree, thou shalt Approve thy skill before me. Take thy bow-- Thou hast it there at hand--make ready, then, To shoot an apple from the stripling’s head! But take this counsel,--look well to thine aim, See, that thou hit’st the apple at the first, For, shouldst thou miss, thy head shall pay the forfeit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.