The Love of Lam-Ang

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The Love of Lam-Ang
Virgilio S. Almario with Albert E. Gamos, illustrator
Adarna House

The legendary tales about Lam-ang are popular in the Ilocos region. The oldest written story in verse is said to have been written by the blind poet Pedro Bukaneg, who lived in the late 16th century. The following story tells of how Lam-ang wins the love of Ines Kannoyan.

English with Filipino translation

(Photo courtesy of Adarna House)

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Cuts a tall and controversial figure in contemporary Filipino literature. Marne Kilates

Sa rami at husay [ng pagtula] ay mahirap makahanap ng lalamang pa kay Rio Alma. Isagani R. Cruz

A poet who has committed his life and spirit to letters and education. Rebecca T. Añonuevo

Masisilip...ang malaking bahagi ng kasaysayan ng panulaang Filipinas sa lawas ng mga tula ni Rio Alma. Roberto T. Añonuevo

Rio Alma is perhaps the most visible, most heard, most read, and most important poet in Tagalog. Ophelia A. Dimalanta

Sa mga...makata ngayon ay walang pag-aalinlangang kasama si Rio Alma sa pangunahing hanay. Teodoro A. Agoncillo

We consider him the most significant writer of the present times. Joaquin R. Roces
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Virgilio S. Almario Pambansang Alagad ng Sining

The Love of Lam-Ang

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