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poet of the people: francisco balagtas the roots of filipino nationalism by fred sevilla explores the life and impact of francisco balagtas, seminal figure in filipino literature. the book delves into how balagtas' works, particularly his epic florante at laura, fueled the burgeoning sense of nationalism in the philippines during spanish colonial rule. by examining his poetic contributions, sevilla highlights balagtas' role in inspiring cultural and national awakening among filipinos.