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Ang Mananayaw   By: (1886-1933)

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Ang Mananayaw by Rosauro Almario is a poignant and powerful novel that delves into the life of a talented dancer named Juanito. Set against the backdrop of Manila during the martial law era, the story provides a compelling exploration of art, politics, and personal identity.

The protagonist's journey from a struggling performer to a renowned dancer is captivating, and the author does a brilliant job of immersing the reader in Juanito's world. The vivid descriptions of the dance performances and the inner turmoil of the characters add depth and complexity to the narrative.

Almario's writing is evocative and lyrical, capturing the essence of Filipino culture and history with sensitivity and insight. The novel's exploration of themes such as resilience, creativity, and the search for meaning in a repressive society is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.

Overall, Ang Mananayaw is a beautifully crafted novel that showcases Almario's talent as a storyteller. It is a compelling and engaging read that will linger in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned.

First Page:

[Transcriber's note: Tilde g in old Tagalog which is no longer used is marked as ~g.]

[Paalala ng nagsalin: May kilay ang mga salitang "ng, mga," at iba pa upang ipakita ang dating estilo sa pag sulat ng Tagalog na sa ngayon ay hindi na ginagamit.]

Ros. Almario

ANG MÁNANAYAW

Aklatang Bayan I Aklát

Limbagan at Litograpía

NI

JUAN FAJARDO

Daang Carriedo Blg. 101, Sta. Cruz.

MAYNILA 1910

ANG MÁNANAYAW

Ros. Almario

UNANG PAGKALIMBAG

MAYNILA

=LIMBAGAN NI JUAN FAJARDO

Daang Carriedo Blg. 101, Sta. Cruz

1910.=

=Aklatang Bayan.=

Sa gitnâ n~g masinsíng úlap na sa kasalukuya'y bumábalot sa maynós na lan~git n~g Lahíng Tagalog, ang «Aklatang Bayan» ay lumabás .

¿Layon? Iisáng iisá: makipamuhay, ibig sabihi'y makilaban pagkâ't ang pakikipamuhay ay isáng ganáp na pakikitunggalí, isáng lubós at walâng humpáy na pakikibaka .

At makikibaka kamí laban sa masasamâng hilig, m~ga ugali't paniwalà, magíng tungkól sa polítika, magíng sa relihión at gayón sa karaniwang pamumúhay; yamang ang m~ga bagay na itó'y siyáng m~ga haliging dapat kásaligan n~g alín mang bayan: tatlóng lakás na siyáng bumúbuó n~g káluluwá n~g alín mang lahì .

At upáng malubós ang pagpapakilala n~g adhikâng itó sa aming man~gagiging, mangbabasa, kung sakalì, n~gayón pa'y malugód na't magalang na ipinatátalastás namin sa kanïlá ang m~ga aklát na sa kasalukuya'y niyáyarì sa loób n~g Aklatang itó :

=Ang Mánanabong, Ang Pangginggera, Bagong Hudas, Ang Sakim, Bagòng Parì at ibá't ibá pa... Continue reading book >>




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