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William Tell: A Dramatic Sketch (1825)

William Tell: A Dramatic Sketch (1825)

Derenzy, S. Sparow

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ISBN10: 1104530821
ISBN13: 9781104530822
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 82
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Tell: A Dramatic Sketch is a play written by S. Sparow Derenzy in 1825. The play is based on the legendary Swiss hero William Tell, who is known for his archery skills and his rebellion against the Habsburg rule. The play is set in Switzerland in the 14th century and revolves around the conflict between the Swiss people and the Habsburgs, who have imposed heavy taxes on the Swiss. William Tell, a skilled archer, is forced to shoot an apple off his son's head as a punishment for refusing to bow down to the Habsburgs. However, he successfully completes the task without harming his son, and his act of bravery inspires the Swiss people to rebel against the Habsburgs. The play is a powerful portrayal of the struggle for freedom and the indomitable spirit of the Swiss people. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline and memorable characters.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.

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