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Title: Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan)

Credits: Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Pilar Somoza and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, and Ateneo Rizal
Library-Filipiniana Section for helping to reconstruct
some portions of this project. (This file was made using
scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan
Digital Libraries.)

Summary: "Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan)" by Pantaleón S. Lopez is a zarzuela, a traditional Spanish-style musical theater form, written in the early 20th century. This work explores social and political themes through the lens of a narrative centered on characters caught in the struggle for identity and justice. The story is set against the backdrop of the Philippine society of its time, revealing the dynamics of power and community relationships. At the start of the zarzuela, the narrative introduces Ludovico and his fellow workers in a blacksmith shop, setting the stage for their interactions and relationships. Ludovico appears to be a central character, navigating not only his work but also the complex social dynamics surrounding him, which include family ties and the competing interests of his peers. The opening scenes capture the tension between aspiration and reality, hinting at future conflicts—such as Ludovico's relationship with his wife Soledad, his loyalty to Tio Agong, and the lurking presence of betrayal represented by various characters. This rich beginning suggests a mix of humor, drama, and poignant social commentary that will appeal to readers interested in the complexities of human relationships within a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Lopez, Pantaleón S., 1872-1912

EBook No.: 17023

Published: Nov 7, 2005

Downloads: 167

Language: Tagalog

Subject: Zarzuela -- Philippines

Subject: Musicals -- Philippines

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan)

Credits: Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Pilar Somoza and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Special thanks to Matet Villanueva, and Ateneo Rizal
Library-Filipiniana Section for helping to reconstruct
some portions of this project. (This file was made using
scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan
Digital Libraries.)

Summary: "Apô-Apô (Zarzuela) at Kung Sinong Apô-Apô (Kasaysayan)" by Pantaleón S. Lopez is a zarzuela, a traditional Spanish-style musical theater form, written in the early 20th century. This work explores social and political themes through the lens of a narrative centered on characters caught in the struggle for identity and justice. The story is set against the backdrop of the Philippine society of its time, revealing the dynamics of power and community relationships. At the start of the zarzuela, the narrative introduces Ludovico and his fellow workers in a blacksmith shop, setting the stage for their interactions and relationships. Ludovico appears to be a central character, navigating not only his work but also the complex social dynamics surrounding him, which include family ties and the competing interests of his peers. The opening scenes capture the tension between aspiration and reality, hinting at future conflicts—such as Ludovico's relationship with his wife Soledad, his loyalty to Tio Agong, and the lurking presence of betrayal represented by various characters. This rich beginning suggests a mix of humor, drama, and poignant social commentary that will appeal to readers interested in the complexities of human relationships within a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Lopez, Pantaleón S., 1872-1912

EBook No.: 17023

Published: Nov 7, 2005

Downloads: 167

Language: Tagalog

Subject: Zarzuela -- Philippines

Subject: Musicals -- Philippines

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.