Jose Rizal Books

The Stunning continuation of José Rizal's great revolutionary epic of the Philippines - in a new translation Picking up the story of Noli Me Tangere thirteen years later, El Filibusterismo presents a gripping tale of obsession and revenge. Gone are the Noli's themes of innocent love, its hero, Ibarra, a man of great integrity and vision, replaced by the mysterious jeweller Simoun and a venal-and reprehensible-cast of characters. The result of Rizal's growth as a writer and influenced by his exposure to international events, El Filibusterismo is a riveting and suspenseful account of Filipino resistance to colonial rule that still resonates today. 'Augenbraum has done a masterful job translating El Filibusterismo and provides another elegant, well-researched and thoughtful introduction. Though the Noli remains the better known of the two, this powerful sequel shows us a more complicated, tough-minded Rizal and deserves a wider readership.' - Jessica Hagedorn Translated with an Introduction and Notes by HAROLD AUGENBRAUN

The great novel of the Philippines In more than a century since its appearance, José Rizal's Noli Me Tangere has become widely known as the great novel of the Philippines. A passionate love story set against the ugly political backdrop of repression, torture, and murder, "The Noli," as it is called in the Philippines, was the first major artistic manifestation of Asian resistance to European colonialism, and Rizal became a guiding conscience—and martyr—for the revolution that would subsequently rise up in the Spanish province. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

A prominent figure in Philippine history, José Rizal was a nationalist, writer, and ophthalmologist who played a crucial role during the Spanish colonial era. As a leading member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, he championed political reforms for the Philippines, advocating for change and greater autonomy. His contributions to literature and his commitment to his country's independence have earned him the title of national hero. Rizal's legacy continues to inspire generations in the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Der Roman des philippinischen Nationalhelden José Rizal erschien zunächst 1891 im belgischen Gent als Folge des Bestsellers „Noli Me Tangere“ (1887). Ins Philippinische und Englische übertragen, gehört er heute zu den Klassikern der philippinischen Literatur. In „Die Rebellion“ lässt Rizal die Motive von unschuldiger Liebe und Martyrium hinter sich und wendet sich der Obsession und Rache zu. Der Roman ist nicht nur eine flammende Anklage gegen die spanische Herrschaft und die katholische Kirche auf den Philippinen, sondern begeistert auch durch seine einfühlsame und spannungsreiche Schilderung eines leidenschaftlichen Kampfes für die Freiheit.