The Philippines a Century Hence

by José Rizal

For a temple, prisons blind.

But before thou leavest me, speak;

Tell me with thy voice sublime,

Thou couldst ever from me seek

A song of sorrow for the weak,

Defiance to the tyrant’s crime.

From “A Mi Musa” (1884),
requested by a young lady of Madrid.

Table of Contents

• [Introduction] [9]
• [Jagor’s Prophecy] [19]
• [The Philippines A Century Hence] [31]
  • [I.] [31]
  • [II.] [41]
  • [III.] [67]
  • [IV.] [93]
• [Rizal’s Farewell Address: Address to Some Filipinos] [115]
• [Rizal’s Defence] [123]
  • [Additions to My Defence] [125]
• [Respecting the Rebellion.] [134]

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