Larawan: Mga Sugilanon ug Dinalídalí

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rama, Vincente, 1887-1956

Language:

Cebuano

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Larawan: Mga Sugilanon ug Dinalídalí" by Vincente Rama is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of Filipino social issues and personal struggles, encapsulated in vivid narratives that reflect the author's insights into societal dynamics. It introduces a diverse array of characters, such as Amboy, a man grappling with alcoholism and its impact on his family, and Loleng, his devoted yet distressed wife, highlighting the profound effects of personal choices on familial relationships. The opening of this work begins with a brief note from the author expressing his desire for readers to find meaning and enjoyment in the stories. It features the story of Amboy, a chronic drinker whose habits put his family's well-being at risk. As we follow Amboy through his daily life, we see his struggles, the consequences of his drinking, and the emotional burden placed on his wife, Loleng, who endures both her husband's failures and the hardships of poverty. These elements establish a poignant backdrop for the themes of struggle, love, and redemption woven throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ (Based on scans provided by the University of Michigan, Special Collections Library)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-03-14