Florante Versión castellana del poema tagalo con un ensayo crítico

This volume offers a Spanish rendering of the celebrated Tagalog epic that tells the tragic love of Florante and Laura against a backdrop of war‑torn Albania. The translator preserves the original’s archaic flavor, even marking obsolete Tagalog particles and the old “~g” character, while shaping the verses for a Spanish‑speaking ear. Readers are invited into the lyrical world of courtly intrigue, heroic battles, and a deep‑seated yearning that has resonated through Filipino literature for centuries.

Accompanying the poem is a concise critical essay that examines the text’s historical sources, linguistic shifts, and the ways the story reflects both indigenous and colonial influences. The editorial notes explain the translator’s decision to retain certain spellings and to annotate the old Tagalog forms, offering modern readers a glimpse into the language’s evolution. Together, the translation and commentary provide an accessible yet richly layered experience, inviting listeners to savor the timeless drama while appreciating the scholarly insight behind its presentation.