{"product_id":"a-child-of-sorrow-paperback","title":"A Child of Sorrow - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZolio Galang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Child of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e (1921) is a novel by Zoilo Galang. The novel, Galang's debut, has been recognized as the first work of published Filipino fiction written in English. Modeled after popular nineteenth century romances written in Spanish and Tagalog, \u003ci\u003eA Child of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic coming of age tale engaged with themes of friendship, desire, and the loss of innocence. Simple and heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eA Child of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e remains a groundbreaking work of literature from an author who dedicated his career to education and the arts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In one of the rural and sequestered plains of Central Luzon, called the Fertile Valley, where the rice fields yielded the cup of joy to the industrious farmers, and where the harvest filled aplenty the barns of the poor, there lived simple, homely people, free from the rush and stir of city life.\" In this idyllic setting, Lucio and Camilo discuss their plans for summer vacation. While Lucio, a dreamer \"who painted brilliant lives on the nice canvas of memory,\" wants to immerse himself in his collection of books, Camilo wants his friend to join him in the world beyond words. Together, they take a trip into town, hoping for adventure and camaraderie-and, if possible, to meet a young woman to fall in love with. Despite Camilo's encouragement, however, Lucio longs to write poetry, to commune with the natural world with nothing but his own thoughts to keep him company. One bright morning, he runs into Rosa returning home with a pitcher of water. Before he can collect himself, Lucio confesses his undying love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of Zoilo Galang's \u003ci\u003eA Child of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic work of Filipino literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the beauty of their native land, Lucio, a recent high school graduate, would rather stay inside during the summer months, reading tales of romance and adventure. Pressed by his friend Camilo to take advantage of his fleeting youth, he agrees to spend his last vacation in the company of others. \u003ci\u003eA Child of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by Zoilo Galang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877594251485,"sku":"9781513297040","price":8.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/6eoNsaO1AO9781513297040.webp?v=1777884865","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/a-child-of-sorrow-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}