02245cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500290015226400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750801260039852013020052453400450182665300120187185600430188399900170192615981UtSlPG20260610133356.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7atl2iso639-1 4aPL1 aLucio y Bustamante, M.,d1842-189310aSi Tandang Basio Macunat 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-06-04  aProduced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and
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Nocheseda.  a"Si Tandang Basio Macunat" by M. Lucio y Bustamante is a narrative work written in the late 19th century. This text appears to delve into the life and principles of the titular character, Tandang Basio, who is introduced as an elderly and wise figure, likely embodying traditional Filipino values and cultural insights. The narrative seems to reflect on the social and cultural dynamics of the Philippines during a period of colonial influence, emphasizing themes of education, family, and moral values.  The opening of the narrative presents a conversational exchange between the narrator and Tandang Basio, revealing the latter's character as both esteemed and respected within his community. As the narrator engages with him, Basio reflects on his life experiences and the values imparted to him by his parents, emphasizing the importance of humility, hard work, and respect for tradition. The dialogue covers various aspects of life, including education, familial responsibilities, and societal roles, suggesting a broader commentary on the effects of colonial education versus indigenous wisdom. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an exploration of the internal and external conflicts faced by the characters within their cultural context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15981  c57369d57369