
Set in a distant kingdom besieged by war, the tale follows the brave knight Florante, trapped in a forest prison, and his beloved Laura, who waits for his return. Through vivid, lyrical verses the story weaves together battles, secret alliances, and the haunting sounds of distant drums, painting a world where honor and duty clash with yearning hearts.
As Florante confronts his enemies and the treacherous schemes of rival princes, his inner struggle is matched by Laura’s steadfast devotion. Their love becomes a beacon amid the turmoil, while rival lovers and political intrigue test loyalty and courage. Listeners will be drawn into the rich tapestry of poetry, moral dilemmas, and timeless emotions that define this cornerstone of Tagalog literature.
Language
tl
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, Pilar Somoza and Ateneo Rizal Library-Filipiniana Section.
Release date
2005-05-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1788–1862
Remembered as one of the greatest poets in the Tagalog language, he gave Philippine literature one of its best-known classics, "Florante at Laura." His work helped shape how generations of readers encountered verse, storytelling, and social criticism in Filipino writing.
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