May Pagsinta'y Walang Puso
Encyclopedia
May Pagsinta'y Walang Puso (Heartless Love) was a 1921 Tagalog-language novel written by renowned Filipino poet, journalist, and novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. A story of romance, the novel revolves around love, marriage, adultery, unfaithfulness, treachery, hatred, disowning, and forgiveness. May Pagsinta'y Walang Puso was one of the novels Regalado had written during the Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel (1905-1935).
Press in 2001. The novel exposed the historical ambience of the Philippines through its female protagonist Sela. Sela was the characterization of the Filipino woman who followed the trends of the times. Sela lived during a time in the Philippines when women were treated as inferior to Filipino men. She was the victim of Fidel's treachery, of a judgmental society, and her own weaknesses. According to Julienne S. del Mundo, a book reviewer for the University of Santo Tomas
's The Varsitarian
, the novel has similarities to Regalado's two other novels namely Sampagitang Walang Bango
(Jasmine Without Fragrance), and Madaling Araw
(Dawn) based on theme, social significance, and historical setting and ambience. Regalado succeeded in leaving a puzzle in the minds of its readers because, at the end of the novel, he did not offer a hint about what will happen next to Sela, nor with which lover Sela will end up. Until Regalado's May Pagsinta'y Walang Bango, the plots - including "the tangled web of love, marriage, and adultery" and the emotions of people involved in the circumstances - had never been confronted in Tagalog literature like the way Regalado handled the "delicate topics".
as a Tagalog-language that challenges the reader to study the language and the history of the Philippines
, particularly in Tagalog literature. Regalado wrote the novel when adultery was a sensitive topic in Philippine literature, thus he used language that was not obvious or vulgar, although may still be considered by Philippine society of the time as "controversial and dense in content". Regalado tamed his language by using words and descriptions that were metaphorical, parable-like, and allegorical, particularly those that are pertaining to women.
Description
May Pasginta'y Walang Puso was first published in 1921. After obtaining permission from Eriberto Regalado, a relative of Iñigo Ed Regalado, the novel was republished by the Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
Press in 2001. The novel exposed the historical ambience of the Philippines through its female protagonist Sela. Sela was the characterization of the Filipino woman who followed the trends of the times. Sela lived during a time in the Philippines when women were treated as inferior to Filipino men. She was the victim of Fidel's treachery, of a judgmental society, and her own weaknesses. According to Julienne S. del Mundo, a book reviewer for the University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
's The Varsitarian
The Varsitarian
The Varsitarian is the official Student Publication of the University of Santo Tomas . Founded in January 1928, It is one of first student newspapers in the Philippines. It is published fortnightly. The lampoon issue is The Vuisitarian...
, the novel has similarities to Regalado's two other novels namely Sampagitang Walang Bango
Sampagitang Walang Bango
Sampagitang Walang Bango , also rendered as Sampaguitang Walang Bango, was a 1921 Tagalog-language novel written by notable Filipino novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. The theme of the novel revolves around love, romance, treachery, and endurance...
(Jasmine Without Fragrance), and Madaling Araw
Madaling Araw
Madaling Araw is a 1909 Tagalog-language novel written by Filipino novelist Iñigo Ed. Regalado. The 368-page novel was published in Manila, Philippines by the Aklatang J. Martinez during the American period in Philippine history . Madaling Araw won for Regalado a Panitikan Series Philippine...
(Dawn) based on theme, social significance, and historical setting and ambience. Regalado succeeded in leaving a puzzle in the minds of its readers because, at the end of the novel, he did not offer a hint about what will happen next to Sela, nor with which lover Sela will end up. Until Regalado's May Pagsinta'y Walang Bango, the plots - including "the tangled web of love, marriage, and adultery" and the emotions of people involved in the circumstances - had never been confronted in Tagalog literature like the way Regalado handled the "delicate topics".
Plot
The novel is composed of three parts. The first part tackles the budding relationship between Sela and Fidel. However, Fidel did not marry Sela. The second part narrated Sela’s suffering caused by Fidel's unfaithfulness. Sela found a new lover in Rufo. The last part shows how Sela was haunted by her past, a past that also became her source of happiness. Apart from Sela, Fidel, and Rufo, the other characters were Rafael and Marya.Language
A novel belonging to The Golden Age of the Tagalog Novel (1905-1921), the language used by Iñigo Ed Regalado was described by Roberto T. AñonuevoRoberto T. Añonuevo
Roberto T. Añonuevo is a Filipino poet and author of various award-winning anthologies.-Life:He was raised in Pasig, Philippines. He was able to travel to different countries throughout his lifetime...
as a Tagalog-language that challenges the reader to study the language and the history of the Philippines
History of the Philippines
The history of the Philippines is believed to have begun with the arrival of the first humans via land bridges at least 30,000 years ago. The first recorded visit from the West is the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan, who sighted Samar on March 16, 1521 and landed on Homonhon Island southeast of Samar...
, particularly in Tagalog literature. Regalado wrote the novel when adultery was a sensitive topic in Philippine literature, thus he used language that was not obvious or vulgar, although may still be considered by Philippine society of the time as "controversial and dense in content". Regalado tamed his language by using words and descriptions that were metaphorical, parable-like, and allegorical, particularly those that are pertaining to women.
External links
- May Pagsinta'y Walang Puso by Iñigo Ed Regalado preview
- May Pagsinta'y Walang Bango free online copy at the University of Michigan