William Tell

Interesting Facts

• The play «William Tell» is based on the Swiss legend of a folk hero who became a symbol of the struggle for freedom and independence.
• One of the most famous scenes in the play is the episode where William Tell shoots an apple placed on his son's head with a crossbow, symbolizing precision and courage.
• Friedrich Schiller wrote «William Tell» during a period when he was inspired by ideas of freedom and the fight against tyranny, which is reflected in the theme of the work.
• The play was written in 1804 and became Schiller's last completed drama before his death.
• «William Tell» had a significant impact on the formation of national consciousness in Switzerland and became an important part of the country's cultural heritage.