1861–1896 · Filipino novelist and nationalist
José Rizal

José Rizal was born in Calamba, Philippines, in 1861.
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1887 | Noli Me Tangere A young reformer faces clerical power in the colonial Philippines. | Novel | 22 h 15 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1891 | The Reign of Greed A wealthy jeweler plots rebellion against Spanish colonial rule. | Novel | 13 h 8 min | Free to startRead free |
Letters and non-fiction
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1889 | The Philippines a Century Hence A political essay considers the Philippines’ future under Spanish rule. | Non-fiction | 1 h 50 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1890 | The Indolence of the Filipino An essay examines colonial rule and claims of Filipino laziness. | Non-fiction | 1 h 46 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1918 | Rizal's Own Story of His Life A Filipino writer recalls his childhood, education and hopes for reform. | Non-fiction | 1 h 37 min | Free to startRead free |
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About José Rizal
José Rizal was born in Calamba, Philippines, in 1861. He lived in the Philippines and Europe and worked as a physician and writer. He wrote the novels Noli Me Tangere, published in 1887, and El Filibusterismo, published in 1891. He was executed in Manila in 1896.
- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1896
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