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A Philippine Romance

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""A Philippine Romance"" is a novel written by Lillian Hathaway Mearns. The story is set in the Philippines during the early 1900s, when the country was still under American colonial rule. The main character is a young American woman named Virginia, who travels to the Philippines to teach English to the locals. While there, she meets a handsome Filipino man named Ramon, and they fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the cultural differences and the disapproval of both their families. The novel explores themes of love, race, and colonialism, and offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of the Philippines during this time period. Through the eyes of Virginia and Ramon, readers are transported to a world of exotic beauty, vibrant culture, and conflicting ideals. ""A Philippine Romance"" is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the struggle to overcome societal barriers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163589021
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 122
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x7 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 172 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. december 2024
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""A Philippine Romance"" is a novel written by Lillian Hathaway Mearns. The story is set in the Philippines during the early 1900s, when the country was still under American colonial rule. The main character is a young American woman named Virginia, who travels to the Philippines to teach English to the locals. While there, she meets a handsome Filipino man named Ramon, and they fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the cultural differences and the disapproval of both their families. The novel explores themes of love, race, and colonialism, and offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of the Philippines during this time period. Through the eyes of Virginia and Ramon, readers are transported to a world of exotic beauty, vibrant culture, and conflicting ideals. ""A Philippine Romance"" is a captivating tale of forbidden love and the struggle to overcome societal barriers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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