El Filibusterismo Virgilio Almario, translator Adarna House
Jose Rizal’s famous second novel, as translated by National Artist for Literature, Virgilio Almario.
(Photo courtesy of Anvil Publishing)
Cuts a tall and controversial figure in contemporary Filipino literature.
Sa rami at husay [ng pagtula] ay mahirap makahanap ng lalamang pa kay Rio Alma.
A poet who has committed his life and spirit to letters and education.
Masisilip...ang malaking bahagi ng kasaysayan ng panulaang Filipinas sa lawas ng mga tula ni Rio Alma.
Rio Alma is perhaps the most visible, most heard, most read, and most important poet in Tagalog.
Sa mga...makata ngayon ay walang pag-aalinlangang kasama si Rio Alma sa pangunahing hanay.
We consider him the most significant writer of the present times.