The Philippines Under Spanish Rule in Rizal’s Time (c. 1860s–1896)

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The Nine Sisters of Jose Rizal: A Family Story of Nurture, Nerve, and Nation-Making

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Flower Among Flowers

In this poem, Rizal alludes to a beautiful young girl as a flower that stands out among all the flowers. Who was Rizal referring to as the "flower among flowers"?

They Ask Me for Verses!

This poem explains why Rizal can’t produce joyful verses on command — because distance from the Philippines has drained his inspiration and left only longing.