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Tell and his son were both to be executed; however, he could redeem his life by shooting an apple off the head of his son Walter in a single attempt. Tell split the apple with a bolt from his crossbow.
William Tell - George Upton. The legend of William Tell, the Swiss patriot who shot an apple off the head of his son, is based on a true story. This book tells the story of the freedom loving Swiss and their efforts to combat the Austrian tyranny.
28 lut 2023 · Explore the origins of the William Tell legend and separate fact from fiction in Swiss folklore. Learn about the evidence for his existence, the embellishments to his story, and the enduring legacy of this legendary figure in Swiss culture.
1 sie 2022 · The monument to William Tell and his son Walther stands on the town hall square in Altdorf. Today, the Swiss national hero is considered an invented legend. Historical myths played a key...
16 lut 2022 · Gessler appeared in awe of Tell's skills until he noticed the second crossbow bolt hidden under Tell's clothing and demanded an explanation. Tell confessed that if his first arrow had missed and struck his son, he would have used the second one to shoot the tyrannical Gessler.
Dive deep into Friedrich Schiller's William Tell with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion
One day, Wilhelm Tell and his son came into town and passed the hat without paying their respects, for which they were arrested. Gessler said they would be released if Tell—who was famous for his strength, his mountain-climbing skill, and his archery skill—could shoot an apple off his son's head.
