Filibusterismo (The Reign Of Greed)

Filibusterismo (The Reign of Greed)

by José Rizal

El Filibusterismo, a sequel to Noli Me Tangere, plunges readers into the tumultuous Philippines under Spanish rule. The novel paints a stark picture of societal ills, with the influence of corrupt friars and the oppressive power of the colonial regime. It follows the intertwined destinies of Basilio, a medical student struggling for a better future, and Simoun, a wealthy and enigmatic figure seeking to ignite rebellion through calculated acts of revenge. The narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, national identity, and the yearning for liberation from colonial oppression, making it a powerful and complex exploration of a nation's struggle for self-determination.

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José Rizal

Philippines

José Rizal was a Filipino nationalist and writer who is widely considered one of the national heroes of the Philippines. He was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna, and was the seventh of eleven...

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1: On the Upper Deck
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2: On the Lower Deck
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3: Legends
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4: Cabesang Tales
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5: A Cochero’s Christmas Eve
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6: Basilio
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7: Simoun
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8: Merry Christmas
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9: Pilates
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10: Wealth and Want
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11: Los Baños
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12: Placido Penitente
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13: The Class in Physics
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14: In the House of the Students
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15: Señor Pasta
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16: The Tribulations of a Chinese
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17: The Quiapo Pair
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18: Legerdemain
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19: The Fuse
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20: The Arbiter
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21: Manila Types
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22: The Performance
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23: A Corpse
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24: Dreams
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25: Smiles and Tears
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26: Pasquinades
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27: The Friar and the Filipino
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28: Tatakut
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29: Exit Capitan Tiago
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30: Juli
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31: The High Official
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32: Effect of the Pasquinades
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33: La Ultima Razón
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34: The Wedding
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35: The Fiesta
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36: Ben-Zayb’s Afflictions
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37: The Mystery
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38: Fatality
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39: Conclusion
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