Ermita as the major character in this novel, was introduced in F. Sionil Jose’s novella, Obsession. Fabulous prostitute, a woman wronged, she is now exposed in her equisite nudity, surrounded by people like her, Eduardo Dantes, publisher, Senator Andres Bravo, General Bombilla, socialite Conchita Rojo, and Rolando Cruz, Ph.D. in history turned public relations specialist.

Ermita is the story of an enclave of privilege and affluence, and the putrefaction of a society. Here is Manila-before 1941, during the tumultuous years of the Japanese Occupation, and the corrupt Marcos regime.

F. Sionil José, the Philippines’ most widely translated author, is known best for his epic work, the Rosales saga —five novels encompassing a hundred years of Philippine history— a vivid documentary of Filipino life..

Solidaridad Publishing House.

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