The Most Thrilling Books from the Philippines - Frankfurt Book Fair Welcomes Philippines as Guest of Honor, Highlighting 60 New German Translations
The Frankfurt Book Fair welcomes the Philippines as this year's guest of honor, marking the occasion with the publication of 60 new books in German. This literary showcase highlights the nation's rich cultural heritage and contemporary issues. Among the featured works is José Rizal's 'Noli me tangere', the Philippine national epic, which critically examines colonialism, corruption, and the clergy's role in society. Katrina Tuvera's 'The Collaborators' delves into the impeachment trial of Ferdinand Marcos, exploring his regime's rise and fall. Candy Gourlay's 'Wild Song' is a young adult novel set at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, exploring themes of colonialism. Blaise Campo Gacoscos' 'The Boy from Ilocos' follows a gay boy's journey from his rural hometown to the bustling city of Manila. Patricia Evangelista's 'Some People Need Killing' is a poignant documentation of President Rodrigo Duterte's 'war on drugs', detailing its impact on the Philippines over six years. Allan N. Derain's 'The Sea of Aswang' is a captivating novel about ghosts, myths, and legends, featuring a girl who transforms into a crocodile. Daryll Delgado's 'Remnants' is a climate fiction novel about a devastating typhoon that ravages the island of Leyte. The Frankfurt Book Fair's focus on the Philippines offers a unique opportunity to engage with the country's literary landscape, from its historical narratives to contemporary social issues. These 60 new German translations invite readers to explore the Philippines' rich cultural tapestry and gain insights into its complex history and present-day realities.
