{"product_id":"the-best-of-lola-basyang","title":"The Best of Lola Basyang","description":"\u003cp\u003eParents and grandparents may remember this little old lady whose tales have captivated generations of Filipinos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach night after supper Old Basyang gathered her grandchildren around her wicker chair. Out of her rich imagination she drew forth tales of bold princesses and cowardly kings, spurned suitors and ardent lovers, fearless young men and heartless queens. Every conceivable place of enchantment was Lola Basyang's domain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first \"Kuwento ni Lola Basyang\" appeared in the Tagalog magazine Liwayway in 1925.  Its author, Severino Reyes, was the founder and editor of Liwayway as well as a pioneering figure in Tagalog theater. Mr. Reyes wrote more than 400 stories under the pen name Lola Basyang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahanan Books has gathered together a literary dream team to produce this landmark collection of twelve tales. Poet and critic Bienvenido Lumbera sifted through hundreds of manuscripts to select the best of Reyes' tales. Acclaimed author and publisher Gilda Cordero-Fernando delivered the original English translation and renowned children's book illustrator Albert Gamos rendered over 30 unforgettable illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTahanan's anthology introduces Lola Basyang to a new generation of readers in English. Open your own copy, sit at her feeet, and let the magic begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5 x 20.2 x 1.3 cm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mestiza Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45389594984492,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/artbooks.ph\/products\/the-best-of-lola-basyang","provider":"artbooks.ph","version":"1.0","type":"link"}