Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan) by Pantaleón S. Lopez
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| Author | Lopez, Pantaleón S., 1872-1912 |
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| Title | Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Pilar Somoza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, and Ateneo Rizal Library-Filipiniana Section for helping to reconstruct some portions of this project. (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan)" by Pantaleón S. Lopez is a zarzuela, a traditional Spanish-style musical theater form, written in the early 20th century. This work explores social and political themes through the lens of a narrative centered on characters caught in the struggle for identity and justice. The story is set against the backdrop of the Philippine society of its time, revealing the dynamics of power and community relationships. At the start of the zarzuela, the narrative introduces Ludovico and his fellow workers in a blacksmith shop, setting the stage for their interactions and relationships. Ludovico appears to be a central character, navigating not only his work but also the complex social dynamics surrounding him, which include family ties and the competing interests of his peers. The opening scenes capture the tension between aspiration and reality, hinting at future conflicts—such as Ludovico's relationship with his wife Soledad, his loyalty to Tio Agong, and the lurking presence of betrayal represented by various characters. This rich beginning suggests a mix of humor, drama, and poignant social commentary that will appeal to readers interested in the complexities of human relationships within a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Tagalog |
| LoC Class | PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| Subject | Zarzuela -- Philippines |
| Subject | Musicals -- Philippines |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17023 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 97 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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