Caybigan by James Hopper
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"Caybigan" by James Hopper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in the Philippines, where the complexities of colonial education, morality, and the struggles of a group of expatriate teachers are explored through their interactions and experiences in a foreign land. The narrative centers on characters like Miller, a flawed and morally ambiguous figure, and his encounter with dire circumstances that challenge his character and the
judgments of those around him. The opening of the novel introduces a group of teachers gathered in Ilo-Ilo during the Christmas holidays amid the unsettling realities following a cholera outbreak. As they reflect on the death of a colleague named Miller, their conversation reveals their judgments about him and their own vulnerabilities. Carter, one of the teachers, passionately defends Miller, highlighting their shared experiences, revealing the inner turmoil contrasted with the outward appearance of strength and moral superiority. The narrative discusses themes of judgment, loneliness, and the moral complexities of survival, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of Miller's struggles and the harsh realities these expatriates confront in a challenging environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hopper, James, 1876-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Caybigan |
| Contents | The judgment of man -- The Maestro of Balangilang -- Her reading -- The struggles and triumph of Isidro de los Maestros -- The failure -- Some benevolent assimilation -- A jest of the gods -- The coming of the maestra -- Caybigan -- The capture of Papa Gato -- The mañangete -- The past -- The prerogative -- The confluence -- The call. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Clarke, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Americans -- Philippines -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37250 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37250-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 442 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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