Imitation (1910-1925) Flashcards
What significant publication occurred by 1919 in the Philippines?
The UP College Folio published the literary compositions of the first Filipino writers in English.
Who were the pioneers in short story writing in the Philippines?
The first Filipino writers in English were the pioneers in short story writing.
What influenced the early Filipino writers in English?
They were imitating American and British models.
What is the period of imitation in Philippine literature?
The period of imitation refers to the time from 1910-1925 when Filipino writers were heavily influenced by Western literary traditions.
Which Western countries influenced Filipino writers during the period of imitation?
Filipino writers were particularly influenced by literary traditions from Spain and the United States.
Who wrote the poem ‘A RIZAL’?
Cecilio Apostol wrote ‘A RIZAL’, considered the best poem in praise of the hero of Bagumbayan.
His poems were once used to teach the Spanish language under Republic Act No. 1881.
What did Fernando Ma. Guerrero do?
Fernando Ma. Guerrero collected the best of his poems in a book titled ‘INVOCACION ARIZAL’.
What year did a new group start to write in English?
1910
What were the mediums used in literature during this time?
Spanish, Tagalog, the Vernaculars, and finally, English
What themes did writers in Spanish focus on?
Nationalism, such as honoring Rizal and other heroes
What did writers in Tagalog lament about?
The conditions of the country and attempts to arouse love for one’s native tongue
What did writers in English initiate?
The themes and methods of the Americans
What did Filipino writers imitate during this period?
Filipino writers often imitated the styles, themes, and literary forms of Western literature.
What influence can be seen in the literature of this period?
The influence can be seen in the adoption of Western literary techniques and the exploration of themes common in Western literature.
What colonial influences affected Philippine literature?
The influence of Spanish and American colonial rule affected Philippine literature.
What emerged in Philippine literature during this period?
New literary forms and genres emerged that reflected the blend of indigenous and foreign influences.
Who is Jesus Balmuri better known as?
He is well known for his pen name of Betikuling.
Who participated in a debate on the topic ‘REMEMBRANCE FORGETFULNESS’?
Jesus Balmuri and Manuel Bernabe.
What title was Jesus Balmuri elected to?
He was elected NetLaureate.
In which language was Manuel Bernabe listed as a NetLaureate?
In Spanish.
Who is Manuel Bernabe?
Manuel Bernabe is a lyric poet.
What was notable about Manuel Bernabe in a public debate?
He was attractive in a public debate with Balmuri because of the melodious words.
What is the title of Claro M. Recto’s book of poems?
The title of Claro M. Recto’s book is BAJO LOS COCOTEROS.
To whom did Claro M. Recto dedicate one of his writings?
He dedicated one of his writings, ANTE EL MARTIR, to Rizal.
