Faustino S. Aguilar (February 15, 1882 – July 24, 1955)[1][2] is a pioneering Filipino novelist, journalist, revolutionary, union leader, and editor. Faustino was one of the first novelists in the Philippines to explore and present social realism through literature. He was the editor of Taliba (Philippine newspaper-1910)
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| Born | Faustino S. Agular February 15, 1882 |
| Died | July 24, 1955 (aged 73)[1] |
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Career
editAs journalist
editHe was the editor of the Taliba, a newspaper in the Philippines.[3]
As novelist
editAs a novelist, he authored the Tagalog-language novels Busabos ng Palad (Pauper of Fate) in 1909, Sa Ngalan ng Diyos (In the Name of God) in 1911, Ang Lihim ng Isang Pulo (The Secret of an Island) in 1926, Ang Patawad ng Patay (The Pardon of the Dead) in 1951, Ang Kaligtasan (The Salvation) in 1951, and Pinaglahuan (Place of Disappearance) in 1906 (published in 1907). As a revolutionary, Faustino was a member of the Katipunan.[3] His novels portrayed themes of ruthlessness and injustice in society.[2]
As revolutionary
editAguilar became a Katipunan member when he was fourteen years old.[2]
As civil servant
editAguilar worked in different branches of the Philippine government. One particular office is the Department of Labor.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Faustino Aguilar's Death Register
- ^ a b c d e "Faustino S. Aguilar". panitikan.com. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Faustino Aguilar". Vibal Foundation. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
- ^ "Description of the author from "Sa Ngalan ng Diyos by Faustino S. Aguilar"". Our Own Voice, Philippine Expressions Bookshop. Retrieved June 15, 2011.