Pag Susulatan nang Dalauang Binibini na si Urbana at ni Feliza

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Pag Susulatan nang Dalauang Binibini na si Urbana at ni Feliza

by Modesto de Castro

TL·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A series of heartfelt letters opens this modest guide, as Feliza writes to her friend Urbana sharing reflections on proper conduct, faith, and the everyday duties of a young woman. Set against the backdrop of early‑century Manila, the correspondence weaves together religious teachings with practical advice, offering a window into the values that shaped families and schools of the time.

The work moves gently through topics such as devotion to God, the importance of diligent study, respectful behavior at home and in the community, and the expectations surrounding courtship and marriage. It also offers counsel for mothers raising daughters, urging them to nurture humility, honesty, and kindness. Readers will find a warm, instructive voice that balances spiritual encouragement with realistic guidance, making the text a vivid snapshot of moral education in a bygone era.

Details

Language

tl

Duration

~3 hours (221K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad and PG Distributed Proofreaders from page scans provided by University of Michigan.Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, Pilar Somoza and Ateneo Rizal Library-Filipiniana Section.

Release date

2005-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Modesto  de Castro

Modesto de Castro

1819–1864

A pioneering Filipino priest-writer, he helped shape early Tagalog prose through clear, graceful religious and moral writing that reached a wide readership. He is especially remembered for works that brought faith, conduct, and everyday life into accessible literary form.

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