Rizal Novels

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not):

• Published in 1887, Noli Me Tangere is Rizal's first novel.
• It explores the social issues and injustices prevalent during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines.
• The novel revolves around the life of Crisostomo Ibarra, a young Filipino who returns to the Philippines after studying in Europe. It depicts the abuses and corruption of the Spanish colonial government and the influence of the friars on various aspects of Philippine society.

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El Filibusterismo (The Subversive):

• Published in 1891, El Filibusterismo is the sequel to Noli Me Tangere and is darker and more intense.
• The story follows the character of Simoun, who is revealed to be Crisostomo Ibarra from Noli Me Tangere. Simoun, now with a different identity, seeks to incite a revolution against the oppressive Spanish regime.
• El Filibusterismo delves deeper into the root causes of the problems in society and highlights the desperation and frustration of the Filipino people under colonial rule.

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