An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere

"An Eagle Flight: A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere" by José Rizal is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This adaptation draws from Rizal's original work "Noli Me Tangere," addressing themes of colonialism, social injustice, and the struggle for identity in the Philippines. It features characters such as Crisóstomo Ibarra, who returns to his homeland after studying abroad and encounters the harsh realities of his society shaped by colonial rule. The opening of "An Eagle Flight" introduces us to Captain Tiago's lavish dinner party, which becomes the setting for a mixture of social and political dynamics among the guests, including the young returnee Crisóstomo Ibarra. As he navigates the complexities of reuniting with his culture and confronting the socio-political issues plaguing the Philippines, Ibarra's interactions with various characters reveal personal and national tensions. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken histories, as he learns of his father's unjust death in prison, setting the stage for Ibarra's personal quest for justice and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda was a Filipino nationalist, writer and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines. An ophthalmologist by profession, Rizal became a writer and a key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, which advocated political reforms for the colony under Spain.