Florante at Laura

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balagtas, Francisco, 1788-1862

Contributor:

Ronquillo y Valdez, Carlos, 1877-1941

Language:

Filipino

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florante_at_Laura

Release date is 2005-05-17