Set in Manila, Philippines. Reviewed on 2017/10: https://www.instagram.com/p/BarRr4lH_aK/
#nolimetangere is s #masterpiece for the ages. This is a visionary, groundbreaking and captivating story. Its own facts would never have predicted such a #universal appeal. Jose #rizal wrote it in Spanish instead of #tagalog published during one of his many #exiles in Berlin and with the purpose of inspiring his fellow #filipinos against Spanish #colonialism And that’s indeed significant to understand when it comes to shed some light on the formation and empowerment of the modern state of #thephilippines But it’s also equally important to say that some of the scenes and dialogues here are simply a stroke of #genius It feels modern in the sense of a Central European saga immersed in #political clashes. Given the horrible state of affairs of civil and human rights currently in the #philippines reading the classics and #joserizal becomes more relevant and pressing than ever. #filipinoliterature#manila #luzon #spaniards #revolution#powertothepeople#universityofhawaiipress
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