Noli Me Tangere: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The book revolves on the struggles of young Crisostomo Ibarra: how he humbly fights for his childhood sweetheart Maria Clara, for himself and for his fellowmen against the Spanish priest Padre Damaso and the Spanish Government who were then conquerors of San Diego, his native hometown. Coming home to San Diego from Spain to mourn for his father's death, he learned how his father, a rich illustrado, suffered prior to his death. However, he was surprised by the facts how his father had been treated during a trial and after he died. After learning about this, he decided to continue his father's plan of building a school while reuniting with Maria Clara, his childhood sweetheart from a wealthy family while the former parish priest Padre Damaso keeps on rejecting both. Thus, the story of how the Filipinos got afflicted with the "Cancer of the Society" during the Spanish era is told by none o
Quick facts about Noli Me Tangere
- Title: Noli Me Tangere
- Author: José Rizal
- First published: 1902
- Genre: economics, classic literature, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1622789W
Where to read Noli Me Tangere
Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Noli Me Tangere about?
The book revolves on the struggles of young Crisostomo Ibarra: how he humbly fights for his childhood sweetheart Maria Clara, for himself and for his fellowmen against the Spanish priest Padre Damaso and the Spanish Government who were then conquerors of San Diego, his native hom
Who wrote Noli Me Tangere?
Noli Me Tangere was written by José Rizal.
When was Noli Me Tangere published?
Noli Me Tangere was first published in 1902.
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