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- noun a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
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The spirit of liberty shown in his 'William Tell' -- his exile from his native
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 3, March, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Various
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William Tell, which is owned by Joseph Ventura, had been offering securities through Invest, but switched to ING to take advantage Capital Financial's set up.
San Antonio Business News - Local San Antonio News | The San Antonio Business Journal 2009
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Then he retired, exhausted, after finishing his grand final opus, "William Tell," for the Paris Opera, which ended by being the bedrock influence for all of 19th Italian opera, in particular for the other great Italian composing god, Verdi.
Archive 2005-09-01 sfmike 2005
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Then he retired, exhausted, after finishing his grand final opus, "William Tell," for the Paris Opera, which ended by being the bedrock influence for all of 19th Italian opera, in particular for the other great Italian composing god, Verdi.
Opening Night of the Opera, Finale sfmike 2005
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So I slashed away at 'William Tell', and when I did that, plates jumped; and Mother skipped gaily around the hearthrug, and even Tony rocked a bit in his chair.
Cider With Rosie Lee, Laurie 1959
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On one occasion I heard it play the overture to "William Tell," and it managed the
On the Stairs Henry B. Fuller
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As for the love-story in 'William Tell', it is hardly of sufficient weight to merit extended discussion.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 1901
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And really there is but cold comfort in 'William Tell' for those who, in the revolutionary epoch, were clamoring against princes as such.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 1901
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Speaking of 'William Tell', Vilmar has this to say:
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 1901
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'William Tell', show that Schiller had in him, when he could find it and let it have its way, a lyric gift of a high order.
The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller Thomas, Calvin, 1854-1919 1901
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