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" Sa Aking Mga Kabatà " (English: To My Fellow Youth) is a poem about the love of one's native language written in Tagalog. It is widely attributed to the Filipino national hero José Rizal, who supposedly wrote it in 1868 at the age of eight. [1] .
- Tagalog
- Language
"Mi último adiós" (English: "My Last Farewell") is a poem written by Filipino propagandist and writer Dr. José Rizal before his execution by firing squad on December 30, 1896. The piece was one of the last notes he wrote before his death.
- Spanish
- Philippines
- 1896
My Last Farewell ( Mi Ultimo Adios in Spanish) was the last poem that Jose Rizal wrote. It had no title when Rizal finished writing it. It was Mariano Ponce, his friend, who gave the title to this poem.
Feb 24, 2020 · Lifetime Literary Accomplishments. Although José Rizal died for his country at a young age, his list of literary works surpasses many writers who lived a full lifetime. These works are notable for both their place in Filipino independence and for their beautiful language.
Sep 1, 2022 · Rizal wrote this literary poem when he was still studying at the University of Sto. Tomas (UST). Originally written in Spanish ( A la juventud filipina), Rizal submitted this piece for a poem contest organized for Filipinos by the Manila Lyceum of Art and Literature.
- Writer
Aug 4, 2022 · The poem starts with the comparison of the love for one's native language to the pursuit of freedom. The four lines of this stanza are connected. The first two lines make the readers sympathize by praising their utmost love for their language. The line "Whenever people of a country truly love the language..."
José, as "Rizal", soon distinguished himself in poetry writing contests, impressing his professors with his facility with Castilian and other foreign languages, and later, in writing essays that were critical of the Spanish historical accounts of the pre-colonial Philippine societies.
