Bolanyo (1897)

By Opie Read

Book Overview

Bolanyo is a novel written by Opie Percival Reau and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 19th century in the Philippines, during the Spanish colonial period. The novel follows the life of a young Filipino boy named Bolanyo, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live on the streets. Bolanyo is taken in by a group of bandits and becomes a member of their gang.As he grows older, Bolanyo becomes a skilled thief and a leader among the bandits. However, he is conflicted about his life of crime and begins to question his loyalty to the gang. Bolanyo eventually falls in love with a young woman named Maria, who is the daughter of a wealthy Spanish landowner. Maria's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence in a colonial society. It also provides insight into the social and political climate of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. Bolanyo is a classic of Philippine literature and remains an important work in the country's literary canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164589679
• ISBN13: 9781164589679
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"