The Reign of Greed is José Rizal's second novel. First published in 1891 in Spanish, the novel is about politically and historically driven fictional Philippines during the Spanish colonial period inspired by the writer's living conditions, views, beliefs, and ideologies under the Spanish rule. Thirteen years after leaving the Philippines, Crisostomo Ibarra returns as Simoun, a rich jeweler sporting a beard and blue-tinted glasses, and a confidant of the Captain-General. In disguise, he travels the world amassing wealth, which he intends to use to topple the corrupt and abusive regime in his native land. But Simoun's real motive is personal. Find out what happens to him. Is he able to achieve what he set out for?
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The Reign of Greed
The Reign of Greed is José Rizal's second novel. First published in 1891 in Spanish, the novel is about politically and historically driven fictional Philippines during the Spanish colonial period inspired by the writer's living conditions, views, beliefs, and ideologies under the Spanish rule. Thirteen years after leaving the Philippines, Crisostomo Ibarra returns as Simoun, a rich jeweler sporting a beard and blue-tinted glasses, and a confidant of the Captain-General. In disguise, he travels the world amassing wealth, which he intends to use to topple the corrupt and abusive regime in his native land. But Simoun's real motive is personal. Find out what happens to him. Is he able to achieve what he set out for?
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798330267965 |
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| Publisher: | Natal Publishing, LLC |
| Publication date: | 07/04/2024 |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.75(d) |
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