Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas

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Author Balagtas, Francisco, 1788-1862
Commentator Ronquillo y Valdez, Carlos, 1877-1941
Title Florante at Laura
Note Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and PG
Distributed Proofreaders. Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, Pilar
Somoza and Ateneo Rizal Library-Filipiniana Section.
Summary "Florante at Laura" by Francisco Balagtas is a classic narrative poem considered a significant work of Filipino literature written in the mid-19th century. The poem narrates the story of Florante, a nobleman, and his beloved Laura, set against the backdrop of the kingdom of Albania. The overarching themes delve into love, betrayal, and the quest for justice, reflecting the societal issues present during Balagtas's time. The opening portion of the text introduces the reader to the historical significance of “Florante at Laura” and the enduring legacy of its author, Francisco Balagtas. The text features a preface by Carlos Ronquillo, which discusses the poem's numerous publications and adaptations since its original release. It highlights the poem's cultural importance in Philippine literature, as well as the reverence for Balagtas as a master poet. As the story unfolds, readers are given a glimpse of the emotional turmoil experienced by Florante, who is captured and longs for his beloved Laura while grappling with themes of love and despair. This set-up presents a rich blend of romance, conflict, and the eloquent verse that characterizes Balagtas’s work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Tagalog
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Tagalog poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 15845
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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