Friars And Filipinos

Friars and Filipinos is an abridged translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog novel, Noli Me Tangere. Originally published in 1900, this book provides readers with a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Philippines during the late 19th century. The novel is set against the backdrop of Spanish colonial rule and follows the story of a young Filipino named Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to his homeland after studying abroad in Europe. As he navigates the corrupt and oppressive system of the ruling friars, Ibarra becomes increasingly disillusioned with the state of his country and begins to question the role of the Catholic Church in Filipino society. Through his experiences, Rizal sheds light on the complex issues of colonialism, nationalism, and identity that were prevalent in the Philippines at the time. This abridged translation offers readers a condensed version of the novel, making it more accessible to those who may not be familiar with Tagalog literature. Overall, Friars and Filipinos is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.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.