The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Rizal, José (1861–1896). The listed translation credits are Derbyshire, Charles E. (Charles Edward) (1880–1933).
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"The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal" is a novel published in 1887 during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. Written by Filipino nationalist and polymath José Rizal, it exposes the injustices inflicted by the ruling government and Spanish Catholic friars on the Filipino people. The story follows Crisóstomo Ibarra, who returns home after studying in Europe to find his father dead under mysterious circumstances and his grave desecrated. As he attempts to build a school and improve his town, he faces hostility from powerful priests and deadly conspiracies that threaten his life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere
- Author credits: Rizal, José (1861–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Derbyshire, Charles E. (Charles Edward) (1880–1933)
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- Philippines -- History -- 1812-1898 -- Fiction
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- Category: Historical Novels
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