| Author |
Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805 |
| Translator |
Leino, Eino, 1878-1926 |
| Title |
Wilhelm Tell: Viisinäytöksinen näytelmä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru and Tapio Riikonen
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| 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.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Tell, Wilhelm -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45378 |
| Release Date |
Apr 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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