Florante by Francisco Balagtas
"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 openingof "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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balagtas, Francisco, 1788-1862 |
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| 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. |
| 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 | Apr 3, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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