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100	1		_aRizal, José, _d1861-1896
245	1	0	_aFriars and Filipinos : _bAn Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.'
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-10-17
508			_aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Updated: 2022-12-17.
508			_aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Updated: 2022-12-04.
520			_a"Friars and Filipinos" by José Rizal is an abridged translation of the renowned Tagalog novel "Noli Me Tangere," written during the late 19th century. This work serves as a powerful social commentary on the societal and governmental issues faced by Filipinos during Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines, with a focus on the corrupt practices of the friars and the impact of those on the local population. The narrative primarily centers around the character of Crisostomo Ibarra, who returns to the Philippines after years abroad, only to confront the harsh realities of oppression and injustice against his people. The opening of the story introduces readers to a dinner hosted by Captain Tiago, a wealthy and influential figure in the town of Binondo, Manila. The atmosphere is alive with guests, including the pompous friars and townsfolk, who engage in discussions that reveal social tensions and prejudices, particularly the negative perceptions of the native Filipinos held by the Spanish clergy. Crisostomo Ibarra's arrival from Europe sparks curiosity and tension as he reunites with acquaintances, including Maria Clara, Captain Tiago's daughter, who has been waiting for his return. The complexities of love, societal expectations, and emerging conflicts are set against the backdrop of the dinner, hinting at the challenges Ibarra will face in seeking justice for his father and his people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHistorical fiction
653			_aPhilippines -- History -- 1812-1898 -- Fiction
700	1		_aGannett, Frank E. _q(Frank Ernest), _d1876-1957
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30278
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