An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal
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"An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere" by José Rizal is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This adaptation draws from Rizal's original work "Noli Me Tangere," addressing themes of colonialism, social injustice, and the struggle for identity in the Philippines. It features characters such as Crisóstomo Ibarra, who returns to his homeland after studying abroad and encounters the harsh realities of his society shaped
by colonial rule. The opening of "An Eagle Flight" introduces us to Captain Tiago's lavish dinner party, which becomes the setting for a mixture of social and political dynamics among the guests, including the young returnee Crisóstomo Ibarra. As he navigates the complexities of reuniting with his culture and confronting the socio-political issues plaguing the Philippines, Ibarra's interactions with various characters reveal personal and national tensions. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken histories, as he learns of his father's unjust death in prison, setting the stage for Ibarra's personal quest for justice and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rizal, José, 1861-1896 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 00006301 |
| Title | An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Philippines -- History -- 1812-1898 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27594 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27594-9 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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