Isbn: 9798274727242 - noli me tángere (the social cancer): a new translation (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Novel That Sparked a RevolutionWhen Crisóstomo Ibarra returns to the Philippines after seven years in Europe, he dreams of building a better future for his countrymen through education and reform. But his idealistic vision collides with the brutal reality of Spanish colonial rule-a society poisoned by corrupt friars, unjust laws, and racial oppression.First published in 1887, José Rizal's masterpiece exposes the 'social cancer' afflicting his homeland with unflinching honesty. Through the intertwined fates of Ibarra, his beloved María Clara, the mysterious outlaw Elías, and the tragic mother Sisa, Rizal paints a sweeping portrait of a nation crying out for justice.Banned by colonial authorities and condemned by the Catholic Church, Noli Me Tángere became the catalyst for Philippine independence. Written in exile and published at great personal risk, this searing indictment of tyranny cost Rizal his life-he was executed by firing squad in 1896-but his words ignited the flame of revolution that would eventually free his people.More than a century later, Rizal's passionate call for education, reform, and moral courage remains powerfully relevant. This is the novel that awakened a nation.…