The Reign of Greed
The Reign of Greed is Charles E. Derbyshire's translation of El Filibusterismo, the second novel of José Rizal, published in 1891 as the sequel to Noli Me Tangere. Thirteen years after the events of the first book, a mysterious jeweler named Simoun has become the intimate of the Spanish governor-general and uses his wealth to corrupt the colony further, for reasons of his own. Around him move the student Basilio, who wants only to finish his medical studies, young men petitioning for a Spanish academy, friars, officials and a people who have not yet decided to rise. Darker and angrier than its predecessor, the novel was banned in the Philippines and helped bring its author to the firing squad. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Reign of Greed
The Reign of Greed by José Rizal can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Reign of Greed online?
Yes. The Reign of Greed opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Reign of Greed free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Reign of Greed is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Reign of Greed in the public domain?
Yes. The Reign of Greed by José Rizal is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Charles E. Derbyshire. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Reign of Greed?
About 7 h 41 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Reign of Greed?
The Reign of Greed by José Rizal is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
