Florante by Francisco Balagtas

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Author Balagtas, Francisco, 1788-1862
Translator De los Santos, Epifanio, 1871-1928
Title Florante
Versión castellana del poema tagalo con un ensayo crítico
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florante_at_Laura
Note Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Pilar Somoza and PG
Distributed Proofreaders, from page scans provided by
University of Michigan. Special thanks to the Music Team
for their work on the musical scores.
Summary "Florante" by Francisco Balagtas is a narrative poem written in the early 19th century. The work unfolds the tragic romance of Florante and Laura amidst themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for honor, set against the backdrop of the Kingdom of Albania. As the main character, Florante grapples with despair and jealousy over Laura's potential infidelity, leading to a series of dramatic events that intertwine personal and political turmoil. The opening of "Florante" vividly paints a scene of deep sorrow and longing as Florante reflects on his past loves and current imprisonment in a dark, threatening forest. The melancholic atmosphere amplifies his feelings of betrayal when he perceives Laura's infidelity with Count Adolfo, a trusted ally turned adversary. As he wrestles with despair, Florante laments the treachery that has befallen him and his homeland, invoking divine retribution. The tone sets the stage for a tale rich with emotional depth and themes of loyalty, as the narrative promises the intertwining fates of its characters amid conflicts of love and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
Language Tagalog
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Tagalog poetry -- Translations into Spanish
Category Text
EBook-No. 15531
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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