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“I write to please myself—of course, that is a given. But beyond this reach for pleasure, I know that I write for my countrymen, that they may be lifted from apathy and ignorance. I write because of a compulsion to make something out of the nothing that is my own life.”

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F. Sionil José

F. Sionil José, born on December 3, 1924, is a renowned Filipino writer known for his profound social realism. His works delve into the social issues of the Philippines, particularly focusing on the lives of farmers and workers. His novels often carry a strong sense of realism, profoundly influencing Filipino literature. more

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