5: National Artists for Literature Flashcards
Developed along with the country’s history serving as a reflection of the Filipino spirit
Philippine Literature
One of the greatest Filipino poets who pioneered in modern Filipino short stories in English
Francisco Arcellana; 1990
Granted a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship which allowed him to study in Stanford and Columbia University
Nestor Vicente Madali NVM Gonzales; 1997
Labeled as the “people’s writer” who also pioneered in literary journalism
Nick Joaquin; 1976
HIs works had been translated in more than 20 languages, all representing underpaintings of class struggles and colonialism
Francisco Sionil Jose; 2001
Founder of the Philippine chapter of the international organization, PEN
Francisco Sionil Jose; 2001
A powerful literary influence of the 20th century, famous with his signature poetry style of comma in every word described to be similar to measured pointilism
Jose Garcia Villa; 1973
Pseudonym of Jose Garcia Villa
Doveglion
Notable for her fusion of style and substance and together with her husband, founded the Siliman University National Writers Workshop
Edith L. Tiempo; 1999
Poet and historian famed for his translation of various literary works especially of Jose Rizal’s novels.
Virgilio S. Almario; 2003
Famed for his disapproval to social injustices, an activist, and supporter of the communist movement.
Amado V. Hernandez; 1973
Wrote “Mga Ibong Mandaragit” while he’s in prison
Amado V. Hernandez; 1973
Rio Ama
Virgilio S. Almario; 2003
Founder of Boy Scouts Philippines
Carlos P. Romulo; 1982
A Pulitzer Prize awardee who was a reporter at 16, and a publisher at 32. Famed for his novels, autobiography, and war-time memoires
Carlos P. Romulo; 1982
One of the most talented biographers of his time who also studied law
Carlos L. Quirino; 1997
First National Artist in Historical Literature
Carlos L. Quirino; 1997
Known for his comin short stories and several newspaper columns
Alejandro R. Roces; 2003
Listed in Martha Foley’s Best American Short Stories
“My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken” by Alejandro R. Roces
founded KAWIKA (Kapatiran ng mga Alagad ng Wikang Filipino 1958)
Lazaro Francisco; 2009
An icon in Tagalog writing for his nationalist and social criticisms
Lazaro Francisco; 2009
His scholarly works in literary history and criticism are being used as foundational texts in Philippine colleges and universities
Bienvenido Lumbera; 2006
Palanca Hall of Famer, an academician, scholar, and taught for more than 30 years
Cirilo F. Bautista; 2014
