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Noli Me Tangere: A Novel (SHAPS Library of Translations) Paperback – May 1, 1997

by Jose P. Rizal (Author), Raul L. Locsin (Editor), Soledad Lacson-Locsin (Translator)
4.6 out of 5 stars 325 ratings
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Noli Me Tangere is Latin for "touch me not." In this modern classic of Filipino literature, José Rizal exposes "matters . . . so delicate that they cannot be touched by anybody," unfolding an epic history of the Philippines that has made it that country's most influential political novel in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. José Rizal, national hero of the Philippines, completed Noli Me Tangere in Spanish in 1887 while he was studying in Europe. Rizal continued to write, completing a second novel and many other poems and essays, until he was executed by firing squad in 1896. Since then, Noli Me Tangere has appeared in French, Chinese, German and Philippine languages.

Two other English translations have made Noli Me Tangere accessible, but Lacson-Locsin’s new translation offered here is the first to work from facsimile editions of the manuscripts and to restore significant sections of the original text. The result is the most authoritative and faithful English translation to date.

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  1. Print length
    472 pages
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    English
  3. Publisher
    University of Hawaii Press
  4. Publication date
    May 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    6.15 x 1.13 x 9.15 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0824819179
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0824819170
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Noli Me Tangere is Latin for "touch me not", an allusion to the Gospel of St. John where Jesus says to Mary Magdelene: "Touch me not, for I am not yet ascended to my Father". In this modern classic of Filipino literature, Jose P. Rizal exposes "matters...so delicate that they cannot be touched by anybody", unfolding an epic history of the Philippines that has made it the most influential political novel in that country in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The popularity of this novel is grounded in its reflection of the turbulent times in which it was written. Its influence on Filipino political thinking, as well as on contemporary fiction, drama, opera, dance, and film, has been and continues to be enormous. The vivid characters and the harsh situations depicted still ring true today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Hawaii Press (May 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0824819179
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0824819170
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.15 x 1.13 x 9.15 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 325 ratings

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Customers find the book to be a very riveting read, with one noting it's essential reading for admirers of Jose Rizal. The translation quality receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as great and well-written.

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Customers find the book to be a very riveting read, with one customer noting it's a fine translation of a classic story.

"...But all in all, a very diverting read even for a reader like me, who lacks any personal or professional connection to the Philippines; I'll..." Read more

"A beautiful novel and, for me as a foreigner, an interesting delve into the culture of the Philippines." Read more

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"...A pivotal piece of literature which influenced the Phillippines Revolution. A cultural icon." Read more

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Customers praise the translation and writing of the book, with one noting it is required reading for students.

"A much better version or translation of the Noli in English. Although, I miss reading the Tagalog version that..." Read more

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  • A. J. Sutter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just an historical relic
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2015
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    This review pertains to the Howard Augenbraum translation published by Penguin (2006). I'd been expecting this novel to be mainly of historical interest, but it turned out to be quite enjoyable as well. There's a surprising amount of satire and sarcasm, as well as red-hot indignation, that comes through in this translation. (And a day or two after I finished reading it I saw the Archbishop of the Philippines interviewed on the BBC, which brought home that there's a great deal in the novel that remains topical, too.) Of course you may encounter some slower patches: for me, these were mainly some detailed descriptions of religious festivals. And some plot elements, such as the central romance, may seem rather quaint. But the whole thing compares favourably to a good Sir Walter Scott novel -- with a lot more political spice, to boot.

    The Penguin edition includes numerous endnotes to explain many allusions to local foods and customs, Latin tags, etc. (though I think the translator was a little shaky in his French and Latin in a couple of places). My one very tiny criticism is that a glossary would have been a better idea for most of those entries, since some terms in Tagalog and other languages appear often in the text but are defined only in the endnote attached to their first appearance; moreover the endnotes depart from the format used in most other Penguin Classics by not identifying the bit of text to which each note refers, making it difficult to read the endnotes pro- or retrospectively. But all in all, a very diverting read even for a reader like me, who lacks any personal or professional connection to the Philippines; I'll definitely read the sequel.
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  • Mario
    5.0 out of 5 stars very fine novel
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
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    A beautiful novel and, for me as a foreigner, an interesting delve into the culture of the Philippines.
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  • EDEN C MALENIZA
    4.0 out of 5 stars THE NOLI IN ENGLISH
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
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    A much better version or translation of the Noli in English. Although, I
    miss reading the Tagalog version that
    I read way back in the 60's and 70's.
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  • David Guerrero
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - some confusion in amazon over labelling
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2011
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    This is the novel that sparked off the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the country and its people - and, indeed, required reading for students.

    Since the original was written in Spanish the book needs to be read in translation by English speakers. This translation is by Leon Ma. Guerrero and was originally published in London by Longmans - although is now published in The Philippines.

    However the amazon labelling system has this wrongly attributed to Harold Augenbraum who translates the Penguin edition. Please sort this out amazon!
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  • Madeleine Van
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel - must for any personal library
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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    The lyrical prose of Rizal is reminscent to that of Bulgakov and other European contemporaries. It is incredible that Noli Me Tangere was written in 1800's Asia. A pivotal piece of literature which influenced the Phillippines Revolution. A cultural icon.
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  • Angelica Bragg
    5.0 out of 5 stars My grandmother told me about this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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    I thought I had ordered the Tagalog version. I am sure this book is as informative as in Tagalog. I would like to exchange it for the Tagalog version if it's available. If not, I would like to return it. Thank you.
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  • Michael Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fine translation of a classic story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2014
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    This novel is a scathing condemnation of Spain and the Catholic church's exploitation of the Philippines. Rizal was eventually executed for his political views, and is one of the Philippines most beloved nationalists. Originally written in Spanish, this particular translation is really good, with footnotes explaining colloquial terms and real life people who inspired the characters.
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  • Susan L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021
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    Intelligently written.
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  • maria Victoria Maher
    5.0 out of 5 stars It depicts clearly how they live and survived or how their lives are broken by the conquistadores who force them to live like sl
    Reviewed in Canada on February 15, 2017
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    This semi-autobiographical novel is a MUST READ. It has the element of comedy, tragedy, and information of how people used to live during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. It depicts clearly how they live and survived or how their lives are broken by the conquistadores who force them to live like slaves and lower class citizen in their own country. The author gave up his life and risk those of his family to write this novel and enlightened the people about the harsh facts they were in, and how they can fight to have their freedom which now current Filipinos are enjoying.
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  • 26letters
    5.0 out of 5 stars a moving tale beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019
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    I just picked up this one without knowing anything about it but from the first page I was drawn in. This is a moving tale of a man who returns back to his country with an ideal view of how things are, the reality jolts him awake where he has to make hard choices. These choices will put into jeopardy the relationship he has with a woman he loves and make him a fugitive.
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    my favourite
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2016
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  • Denise R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love Philippines
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2025
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    This is like a time capsule for the modern day Filipino. It’s a little harder to digest because of all the brutality disguised in elaborate words & melodrama. Our national hero, José Rizal, exposes the tyrants, corrupt clergy & system of oppression in the Philippines during Spain’s colonial period. He basically prophesied his fate through the main character. If you’re wondering why this novel became a catalyst for revolution & the Philippines’ independence, read it.
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