Kertomus Wilhelmi Tellistä ja Sveitsinmaan vapauttamisesta by Alexandre Dumas

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Translator Räty, Antti
Title Kertomus Wilhelmi Tellistä ja Sveitsinmaan vapauttamisesta
Original Publication Helsinki: SKS, 1849.
Note Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kertomus Wilhelmi Tellistä ja Sveitsinmaan vapauttamisesta" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book centers on the legendary figure Wilhelm Tell and his role in the struggle for Swiss independence from oppressive rulers. Through themes of liberty, resistance, and heroism, it encapsulates the spirit of a nation fighting for its freedom. The opening of the text establishes the historical context of the story, set in the late 13th century during a time when the Austrian Habsburgs exerted oppressive control over Switzerland. We are introduced to key characters such as Werner Stauffacher and Melhtal, who begin to plot their rebellion against their tyrannical rulers. The narrative portrays their conversations emphasizing their desire for freedom and the awakening of their revolutionary spirit, culminating in alliances among the Swiss communities. As conflict arises with powerful figures like Hermann Gessler, the motivations for resistance against authority are powerfully set in motion, foreshadowing significant events that will unfold in the quest for liberation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Tell, Wilhelm -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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