Jose Rizal's Literary Works and Historical Writings

An Eagle Flight

Rizal's work published in 1900.

The Social Cancer

Published in 1912, explores social issues.

Noli Me Tangere

The Social Cancer

Makamisa

Rizal's unfinished third novel, published in 1891.

GOMBURZA

Acronym for three martyred priests: Gomez, Burgos, Zamora.

Maximo Viola

Financed the publication of Noli Me Tangere.

Juan Luna

Illustrator envisioned for Noli Me Tangere.

Padre Agaton

Curate in Makamisa, known for sudden anger.

Kapitan Lucas

Gobernadorcillo of Tulig, seeks Padre Agaton's favor.

Aleng Anday

Padre Agaton's disciplined female friend, admired by all.

Marcela

Kapitan Lucas' daughter, returned for aunt's funeral.

Tenyente Tato

Lieutenant-general of the guardia civil.

Don Segundo

Peace officer or Juez de paz of Tulig.

Kapitan Tibo

Next in line for gobernadorcillo position.

El Amor Patrio

First article written by Rizal in Spain.

La Solidaridad

Publication featuring Rizal's articles on Filipino issues.

Los Agricultores Filipinos

Rizal's first article in La Solidaridad.

A La Defensa

Response to anti-Filipino writing by Escosura.

Llanto Y Risas

Condemns Spanish racial prejudice against Filipinos.

Filipinas Dentro De Cien Anos

Prophesies Filipino revolution and American colonization.

Sobre La Indolencia De Los Filipinas

Discusses perceived laziness of Filipinos.

La Vision Del Fray Rodriguez

Satirical defense against Fray Rodriguez' attack.

To The Young Women of Malolos

Rizal's letter encouraging women's education.

Ang Mga Karapatan Ng Tao

Tagalog translation of 'The Rights of Man'.

Una Visita A La Victoria Gaol

Contrasts Spanish and British prison systems.

La Mano Roja

Denounces frequent fires in Manila.

Por Telefono

Satire ridiculing priest Font's actions.

La Instruccion

Assessment of Philippine elementary education system.

Specimens of Tagal Folklore

Collection of Filipino proverbs and puzzles.

Two Eastern Fables

Comparison of Filipino and Japanese fables.