Wilhelm Tell
Wilhelm Tell, first performed in 1804, is the last completed play of Friedrich Schiller, translated here by Sir Theodore Martin. In the Swiss cantons of Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden, the people suffer under the arrogant Austrian governor Gessler. As leaders of the cantons swear an oath of mutual defense, the hunter Tell, a man of few words who prefers to act alone, is forced by Gessler to shoot an apple from his son's head. Schiller turns the old legend into a drama of national liberty, set among lakes and mountains, with crowd scenes and a hero of the people. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Wilhelm Tell
Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Wilhelm Tell online?
Yes. Wilhelm Tell opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Wilhelm Tell free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Wilhelm Tell is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Wilhelm Tell in the public domain?
Yes. Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Sir Theodore Martin. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Wilhelm Tell?
About 2 h 09 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Wilhelm Tell?
Wilhelm Tell by Friedrich Schiller is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
