Tolentino, Aurelio 1867-1915 creator text utu 2013 monographic tl 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Maring (Dangal at Lakas): Ulirang Buhay Tagalog" by Aurelio Tolentino is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Maring, a young woman of exceptional beauty and virtue, who navigates the turbulent waters of love, betrayal, and resilience. The narrative highlights her relationships with Gonsalo, a persistent admirer, and D. Eduardo Sanchez, a wealthy suitor, as well as the struggles she faces with her family and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Maring's simple life in a rural community, where she is characterized as a noblewoman with both beauty and an unwavering spirit. The opening chapters depict her interactions with Gonsalo, who has long harbored feelings for her, and the contrast of her emerging relationship with D. Eduardo, who is wealthy and educated but represents a different set of challenges. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Maring's journey will lead her through profound hardships, setting the stage for a tale that intricately explores themes of loyalty, integrity, and the struggles against the societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-10-06 Produced by Marie Bartolo from page images made available by the Internet Archive: American Libraries Original publication data not identified Youth -- Conduct of life BJ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43902 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134016.0 43902