Friars And Filipinos

An Abridged Translation Of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, Noli Me Tangere (1900)

Autor*innen

• Jose Rizal

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• 1 von 2 - Noli me tangere

Parameter

• 292 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft

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Set against the backdrop of Spanish colonial rule, the narrative follows Juan Crisostomo Ibarra’s return to the Philippines after his studies in Europe. He confronts the injustices and corruption perpetuated by powerful Catholic friars, while also navigating a love story with Maria Clara. Through Ibarra's journey, Rizal critiques the hypocrisy of the colonial system and advocates for reform. This abridged translation captures the essential themes of the original novel, highlighting its significance in Philippine literature and its condemnation of oppression and colonialism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Paperback