The Taming Of Calinga (1916)

By C L Carlsen

Book Overview

""The Taming of Calinga"" is a novel written by Carl Laurence Carlsen and was first published in 1916. The story is set in the Philippines during the American occupation and revolves around the life of a young Filipino woman named Calinga. Calinga is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to break free from the traditional expectations of her culture and pursue her own dreams.The novel explores the themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and the struggle for independence. It portrays the clash between the Filipino culture and the American way of life, as well as the conflicts between tradition and modernity. The story also touches on issues such as gender roles, social class, and the impact of westernization on the Filipino society.As the story unfolds, Calinga finds herself torn between her desire to break free from the constraints of her culture and her loyalty to her family and community. She falls in love with an American soldier, but their relationship is met with disapproval from both sides. Calinga must navigate through the challenges and obstacles that come with her choices while trying to stay true to herself.""The Taming of Calinga"" is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into the complex history and culture of the Philippines. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, love, and the struggle for independence.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: 1165098415
• ISBN13: 9781165098415
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"