"The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere" by José Rizal is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1800s, and it highlights Filipino social issues and injustices under Spanish rule. The story follows Crisostomo Ibarra, a young man who returns to his home country after studying abroad and discovers the harsh realities of the oppression, dishonesty, and false pretenses upheld by powerful religious figures and politicians. The novel begins with a dinner party hosted by Capitan Tiago, introducing prominent members of society and hinting at the tensions that affect the nation. Through these characters, Rizal reveals the deep social inequalities caused by colonialism, developing a story where Ibarra will try to discover his personal identity within a decaying society that seeks reform.
The Social Cancer: A Complete English Version of Noli Me Tangere
By José Rizal
A young man's return to his homeland after years abroad opens his eyes to a society riddled with corruption and injustice.
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About the AuthorJosé Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.
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