“The slaves of today will become the tyrants of tomorrow--the proletariat overthrows the hegemon to become the hegemon itself, only to be eventually overthrown by a proto-hegemon that will in turn lose its position. It is this dizzying cycle that keeps humanity chasing the tail it lost millennia ago”
This novel delves into the lives of the Filipino elite class, illustrating their struggles and aspirations in a rapidly changing world. Set in the early 20th century, it portrays the social dynamics and cultural shifts within Philippine society during a period of significant transformation. more
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
“Time is a snow globe; you shake it and everything changes.”