Juan Abad

Born February 8, 1872 From Manila

Juan Abad was a Filipino printer, playwright, and journalist-1899. His main contribution to Filipino theatre was his patriotic plays: the zarzuela Ang Tanikalang Guinto, and Isang Punglo ng Kaaway, the former which, caused his arrest and trial. Some authors credit Abad with the introduction of symbolism to Tagalog drama, a claim which is still to be proven; although he may have been one of the first Tagalog dramatists to use symbolism in their plays.

Si Juan K. Abad, isinilang sa taong 1875, ay isang manlilimbag mula sa Sampaloc, Maynila. Sa edad na labinganim (16) ay naisulat niya ang Senos de Mala Fortuna, isang komedia na may anim na yugto. Itinanghal ito sa Dulaang Arevalo sa Sampaloc noong taong 1895.

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