21ST Century Literature from the Philippines (Part IV) Flashcards
The 21st century literatures of Asia consist of writings from countries in? (4 items)
East Asia,
South Asia,
Southeast Asia, and
West Asia
East Asian literatures includes writings from ? (3 items)
China, Japan and Korea
South Asian Literatures comprise works
from? (3 items)
India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Southeast Asia works are from? (4 items)
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines.
_____________ and ____________ represent the writings from West Asia.
Arabic Literature and Jewish Literature
______________________is the
oldest civilization in the world that
dates back to the Shang Dynasty in
1765 BC.
China or the Chinese civilization
China is also known as ________________
“The Red Dragon”
_______________ is the longest dynasty in
Chinese history that lasted 1046 B.C.E.
to 256 B.C.E
Zhou Dynasty
___________ perhaps the greatest philosopher of the world has known. One of the great
men that China has produced.
Confucius
The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is ____________
Kung Fu-Tze.
The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.
‘Kung’ means?
proper name
The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.
’ Fu ‘ means?
signifying revered
The word Confucius is the westernized
form of his name, which is Kung Fu-Tze.
’ Tze ‘ means?
signifying teacher
What are the Five Classics?
- Book of Changes
- Book of History or Documents
- Book of Rites
- Book of Odes
- Spring and Autumn Annals
Contains a system of divination, which is
centered largely around the principles of yin and yang
Book of Changes
A compilation of 58 chapters detailing the
events of ancient China.
Book of History or Documents
described the social norms, governmental
organization, and the ritual conduct during the Zhou dynasty. Believed to have been compiled by Kongzi, the __________ is the foundation of many ritual principles that arise in later imperial China.
Book of Rites
__________ is also translated as the Book of Songs or Book of Poetry. _____________ is comprised of 305 poems dealing with a range of issues, including love and marriage, agricultural concerns, daily lives, and war.
The Book of Odes
appear to have been created specifically for
annalistic purposes. ________________ was traditionally understood as being written by
Confucius.
The Spring and Autumn Annals
was one of the leading Chinese poets
of the eighth century. His writings deal with the good things of life and with the pathos
of human destiny. With a striking vividness they treat of love, friendship, wine, nature and simple village living.
Li Po (701-761), Li Tai Po,
was a well-known Chinese poet who represented the classical tradition in Chinese literature, politics and morality.
Po Chu I (722-846)
Japan is also known as the ________________
“Land of the Rising Sun”
____________ is one of the major oriental literatures
Japanese literature
___________ is the basic alphabet in
Japan which consists of 46 characters.
Katakana
2 EARLIEST WRITING FROM
ANCIENT JAPAN
- The Records of Ancient Matters in Kojiko (A.D. 712)
- The Chronicles of Japan or Nihongi (A.D 720)
__________favorite form of amusement
Japanese Drama
3 types of Japanese Drama
- Noh Play
- Joruri or Bunraku
- Kabuki Play
National theatre of Japan
Noh Play
_________ the puppets are beautifully made
and lifelike in size.
Joruri or Bunraku
the play of the masses. It is less intellectual, more realistic, and even sensational.
Kabuki Play
Korea is also known as _______________
“The Land of the Morning Calm”
Literature written in Chinese characters ________, was established at the same time as the Chinese script arrived on the peninsula
hanja
Korean literature written before the end of
the______________ is called “Classical” or
“Traditional”
Joseon Dynasty
Classical Korean literature has its roots in
traditional folk’s beliefs and folk tales of
the peninsula, strongly influenced by (3 types)
Confucianism, Buddhism and Shamanism.
Korean poems were called ________
Hyangga
The First period of the modern Korean literature is called __________
“Enlightenment”
Korea Introduced the ____________ and __________
Western-style schools and newspaper emerged.
Many biographical Korean works were published, the main character was often depicted as ______
Hero
________ is the formation of modern free verse poetry
Jayusi
__________ was a novel that was written in
hangul. Literally “new novel” or “new fiction,” was a type of Korean novel which began and grew during the Korean Empire, in the late 19th and early 20th century. It was sometimes referred “enlightenment fiction.”
Sinsoseol
Almost all the magazine were ordered to discontinue publication in the ______ as the Japanese tightened the grip with the spread of their aggressive war to the Pacific
1940’s
Many novels of the _______centered around themes of the suffering of intellectuals
1920’s
The Korean literature was directly affected by the Japanese government strengthening ideological coercion during _______
1930’s.
