The Reign of Greed
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The Reign of Greed

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The Reign of Greed

About this book

The Reign of Greed (1891) is a novel by José Rizal. Published in Belgium, the novel was a sequel to Touch Me Not (1887), both of which were written in Spanish. Blending aspects of his own life story with his critique of Spanish imperialism in the Philippines, Rizal continues the journey of Crisóstomo Ibarra from centrist reformer to revolutionary leader. Banned by Spanish authorities, the novel was smuggled into his home country, where it quickly galvanized Rizal's fellow nationalists in opposition to the Spanish Empire. Despite his attempts to reform the local government of his native San Diego, Ibarra is placed in prison on false charges of rebellion. Forced to escape or face execution, he chooses the former. When a firefight with authorities leaves his comrade Elias dead, he manages to make his way out of the country. Thirteen years later, by now presumed dead by friends and foes alike, he returns to the Philippines as Simoun, a shadowy jeweler. Moving in secret, he begins spreading his anti-imperial message among the local people while gathering the weapons and supplies he will need to overthrow the government. Before he can carry out his plan, however, he must rescue his love Maria Clara from confinement. This edition of José Rizal's The Reign of Greed is a classic work of Filipino literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Information

Publisher
Mint Editions
Year
2021
Print ISBN
9781513223407
eBook ISBN
9781513223407
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Classics
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. I. On the Upper Deck
  6. II. On the Lower Deck
  7. III. Legends
  8. IV. Cabesang Tales
  9. V. A Cochero’s Christmas Eve
  10. VI. Basilio
  11. VII. Simoun
  12. VIII. Merry Christmas!
  13. IX. Pilates
  14. X. Wealth and Want
  15. XI. Los Baños
  16. XII. Placido Penitente
  17. XIII. The Class in Physics
  18. XIV. In the House of the Students
  19. XV. Señor Pasta
  20. XVI. The Tribulations of a Chinese
  21. XVII. The Quiapo Fair
  22. XVIII. Legerdemain
  23. XIX. The Fuse
  24. XX. The Arbiter
  25. XXI. Manila Types
  26. XXII. The Performance
  27. XXIII. A Corpse
  28. XXIV. Dreams
  29. XXV. Smiles and Tears
  30. XXVI. Pasquinades
  31. XXVII. The Friar and the Filipino
  32. XXVIII. Tatakut
  33. XXIX. Exit Capitan Tiago
  34. XXX. Juli
  35. XXXI. The High Official
  36. XXXII. Effect of the Pasquinades
  37. XXXIII. La Ultima Razón
  38. XXXIV. The Wedding
  39. XXXV. The Fiesta
  40. XXXVI. Ben-Zayb’s Afflictions
  41. XXXVII. The Mystery
  42. XXXVIII. Fatality
  43. XXXIX. Conclusion
  44. A Note About the Author
  45. A Note from the Publisher