El Folk-lore Filipino (Tomo I) by Isabelo de los Reyes y Florentino
QR code
"El Folk-lore Filipino (Tomo I)" by Isabelo de los Reyes y Florentino is a foundational work on Philippine folklore written in the late 19th century. This scholarly publication delves into the rich tapestry of Filipino folk traditions, including mythology, superstitions, and various cultural practices. It serves as both a compilation and analysis of the oral traditions and beliefs of the Filipino people, particularly those from the Ilocos region, providing insights into their
historical and cultural significance. At the start of the text, the author outlines the necessity and importance of folklore as a discipline that studies popular knowledge and cultural heritage. He addresses the challenges faced in collecting and preserving folk narratives, emphasizing the role of folklore in understanding the past and identity of the Filipino people. The introduction presents the author's commitment to faithfully recording folk practices and beliefs, along with their implications for various fields such as anthropology and history. This sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Filipino culture through its myths, rituals, and social customs, with the aim of safeguarding this invaluable heritage against the tide of modernization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Reyes y Florentino, Isabelo de los, 1864-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | El Folk-lore Filipino (Tomo I) |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection, Google Print, and the University of Berlin.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Philippines |
| Subject | Philippines -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57550 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57550-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 832 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!