La Ruta de Damasco
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La Ruta de Damasco, penned by the influential statesman and writer Claro M. Recto, is a powerful early 20th-century drama that offers a penetrating critique of American colonial influence on Philippine society. Set against the backdrop of an ilustrado family’s struggle, the play explores the cultural and political dilemmas faced by the educated Filipino elite during the American period. The protagonists, nationalist newspapermen, grapple with the choice between collaboration and resistance under colonial censorship, symbolizing the broader conflict between preserving national identity and accommodating foreign rule.
Recto’s play is more than just a nationalist statement; it is a nuanced examination of the contradictions within the ilustrado class, portraying their role as both leaders and intermediaries in a society undergoing rapid change. La Ruta de Damasco stages the tensions between personal ambition, societal expectations, and the fight for a "Philippines for the Filipinos," making it a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences interested in Philippine history and the complexities of colonial power dynamics.
Details
Details
Author: Claro M. Recto
Publisher: Juan Fajardo
Year: 1913
Condition: Good
Cover: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN:
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