An Eagle Flight by Jose Rizal (1889)

Name: An Eagle Flight
Author: Jose Rizal

The novel revolves around the life of a young Filipino who returns to his homeland after years abroad and becomes involved with the country's revolutionary movement against Spanish colonial rule. He joins an eagle flight, a group of rebels who use guerrilla tactics to attack Spanish forces in the mountains. The protagonist's experiences with the eagle flight are marked by violence, sacrifice, and ultimately, tragedy. Throughout the novel, themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the struggle for independence are explored.

By Jose Rizal · First published 1889 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction · 55 chapters · 81,404 words

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It was toward the end of October. Don Santiago de los Santos, better known as Captain Tiago, was giving a dinner; and though, contrary to custom, he had not announced it until that very afternoon, it had become before evening the sole topic of conversation, not only at Binondo, but in the other suburbs of Manila, and even in the city itself. Captain Tiago passed for the most lavish of entertainers, and it was well known that the doors of his home, like those of his country, were closed to nobody and nothing save commerce and all new or audacious ideas. The news spread, therefore, with lightning rapidity in the world of the sycophants, the unemployed and idle, whom heaven has multiplied so generously at Manila.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jose Rizal
Date: 1889 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
Length: 81,404 words
Structure: 55 chapters, 2,116 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Literary Fiction — The work explores complex themes and character development, focusing on the human experience.
Philosophical Fiction — It delves into philosophical questions about existence, freedom, and the human condition.
Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a backdrop of historical events, reflecting the socio-political context of the time.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration and personal journeys, characteristic of adventure narratives.