Capture the revolutionary spirit of Swiss folklore with this 1905 edition of Wilhelm Tell. Honor the legacy of Friedrich Schiller, the giant of German Weimar Classicism, through this volume that remains an intentional piece for a dark academia study or vintage library display.
- SIZE: 7.25" by 5" (Measurements are close but approximate)
- DECADE: 1900s
- STYLE: Antique Literature / Dark Academia
- CONDITION: Good antique condition showing age-appropriate wear; features writing on the inside cover page and small pencil marks scattered throughout the interior pages
- EXTRA NOTES: German drama by Friedrich Schiller, edited by E.C. Roedder and published by the American Book Company with a 1905 copyright; features 352 pages in a decorated cloth hardcover binding
Anchor a collection of European drama with this intentional find, which documents the legendary tale of the master marksman and the struggle for Swiss independence. The olive green cloth provides a sharp, traditional contrast against the black ink detailing and the heraldic eagle crest, reflecting the scholarly aesthetic of early 20th-century educational publishing. This edition, prepared for students of German literature, offers an educational window into the linguistic and historical depth of Schiller’s final play. As a professional selection for a historian or a unique gift for a collector of antique foreign language texts, this hardcover preserves the defiant, heroic spirit of a classic legend.