While he is best known for his novels *Noli Me Tangere* and *El Filibusterismo*, Rizal also wrote numerous essays that addressed social, political, and religious issues facing the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Some of his notable essays include:
* The Philippines a Century Hence (1889) - a political essay that predicted the future of the Philippines and advocated for reforms.
* The Indolence of the Filipinos (1890) - an essay that countered the Spanish narrative of Filipino laziness and challenged their views on Filipino culture.
* The Reign of Greed (1890) - an essay that critiqued the corruption and greed within the Spanish colonial government.
Rizal's essays were powerful and insightful, contributing to the growing movement for Philippine independence and advocating for social justice.