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Ilustrado

Ilustrado is a novel that delves into the lives of the Filipino elite during the American colonial period. The story follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates the complexities of his identity, his place in society, and the changing cultural landscape of the Philippines. The novel offers a rich tapestry of historical context and personal introspection, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the era's social dynamics. more

Author

Miguel Syjuco
Miguel Syjuco

Miguel Syjuco is a Filipino writer known for his novels and short story collections. His works often explore themes of identity, cultural conflict, and globalization. Born on November 17, 1976, Syjuco graduated from Harvard University and obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from New York University. more

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“First, by the figurations of art there be made instruments of navigation without men to row them, as great ships to brooke the sea, only with one man to steer them, and they shall sail far more swiftly than if they were full of men; also chariots that shall move with unspeakable force without any living creature to stir them. Likewise an instrument may be made to fly withall if one sits in the midst of the instrument, and do turn an engine, by which the wings, being artificially composed, may beat the air after the manner of a flying bird.”

“As soon as somebody demonstrates the art of flying, settlers from our species of man will not be lacking on the Moon and Jupiter. Who would have believed that a huge ocean could be crossed more peacefully and safely than the the narrow expanse of the Adriatic, the Baltic Sea or the English Channel? Given ships or sails adapted to the breezes of heaven, there will be those who will not shrink from even that vast expanse.”