Lesson 1: History of Philippine Literature from Pre-Colonial to Contemporary Era Flashcards
Before Year 1521
Pre-Spanish Period
Chant/Bulong, Legends, Folk Tales, Epics, Folksongs
literature from the pre-spanish period
This was used for witchcraft or enchantment, especially in remote places in Visayas
Chant or Bulong
These are genres of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions perceived or believed both by teller and listeners to have taken place within human history
Legends
These are made up of stories about life, adventure,
love, horror, and humor where one can derive lessons.
Folk Tales
the moon and the sun is an example of
folktales
long narrative poems in which a series of
heroic achievements or events, usually of a hero, are dealt with
at length.
Epics
These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that
emerged in the pre-Spanish period. They mirrored
the early forms of culture.
Folk Songs
How many syllables are in Folk Songs
12 syllables
Kundiman, Kumintang/Tagumpay, Ang Dalit o Imno, Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana, Soliraning and
Talindaw
examples of folk songs
1521-1871
Spanish Period
Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry and secular
prose and poetry.
Spanish Period
First Filipino alphabet
ALIBATA
First Filipino alphabet was replaced by:
Roman alphabet
Teaching of the ____ became the basis of religious practices
Christian Doctrine
______ brought here became
assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
European legends and traditions
It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate
appreciation for and love of beauty.
Folk Songs
Leron-Leron Sinta,
Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-sing.
examples of the folk songs during the spanish period
There were many recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the
Spanish times. Almost all of them were in a poetic form
Recreational Plays
Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela
examples of recreational plays
1872-1898
Period of Enlightenment
Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe
Ilustrados
In 19th Century, Filipino intellectuals educated in Europe called Ilustrados began
to write about the hitch of colonization.
Period of Enlightenment
1872-1896
The Propaganda Movement
This movement was spearheaded
mostly by the intellectual middle-class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del
Pilar; Graciano Lopez Jaena, Antonio Luna, Mariano Ponce, Jose Ma.
Panganiban, and Pedro Paterno.
The Propaganda Movement
Noli Me Tangere, Mi Ultimo Adios,
Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos and Filipinas Dentro De
Cien Aňos.
Rizal’s Writings
Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of
Country), Kaingat Kayo (Be Careful), and Dasalan at Tocsohan
(Prayers and Jokes).
De Pilar’s writings
Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile
(The Child of the Friar), and Everything Is Hambug
(Everything is mere show), Sa Mga Pilipino…1891), and
Talumpating Pagunita Kay Kolumbus (An Oration to
Commemorate Columbus).
Jaena’s writings
1898-1944
The American Regime
Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write using
English language
became famous for his free verse during the American Regime
Jose Garcia Villa
1941-1945
The Japanese Period
Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when _____ conquered the Philippines between1941-1945. Philippine literature
in English came to a halt.
Japan
Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another foreign
country, Japan, conquered the Philippines between1941-1945. Philippine literature
in English came to a halt. This led to all newspapers not to be circulated in the
community except for
Tribune and Philippine Review
The common theme of most poems was nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios,
faith, religion, and the arts. (1941-1945)
Filipino Poetry during the Japanese Period
Three types of poem during the Japanese Period
Haiku, Tanaga, and Karaniwang Anyo
a poem of free verse that the Japanese like. It was
made up of 17 syllables divided into three lines
Haiku
like the Haiku, is short, but it had measure and
rhyme.
Tanaga
Usual Form (type of poem)
Karaniwang Anyo
Because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in the writing and
publishing of works in English, Philippine literature in English experienced a dark
period. For the first twenty years, many books were published both in Filipino and
in English.
Philippine Literature in English
1946-1970
Rebirth of Freedom
The Early post-liberation period was marked by a kind of “struggle of mind and spirit” posed by the sudden emancipation from the enemy, and the wild desire to see print. Literary writing in vernacular became popular. The writers had a better knowledge of their craft and enjoyed political activism
Rebirth of Freedom
When I See a Baron-Barong
Maxmo Ramos
Plighted Word
Narciso G. Reyes
Scent of Apples
Bienvenido Santos
Cadaver
Alberto S. Florentino
They Called It “Brotherhood”
Maximo V. Soliven
Kwento ni Maburi
Genoveva Edroza
1970-1972
Period of Activism
According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic and
worldwide causes. Because of the ills of society, the youth moved to seek reforms.
Period of Activism
The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They demanded a
change in the government. It was manifested in the bloody
demonstrations and the sidewalk expressions and also in literature.
The Literary Revolution
1972-1980
Period of the New Society
The period of the New Society started on
September 21, 1972
The ___ continued to give annual awards in 1972-1980
The Carlos Palanca Awards
dealt with patience, regard for
native culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and surroundings. (1972-1980)
Poems
donned new forms.
News on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism, and the like were favored
more than the sensationalized reporting of killings, rape, and robberies.
Newspapers
Filipinos
before were hooked in reading
Magazines and comics
1981-1985
Period of the Third Republic
After ten years of military rule and some changes in the life of the Filipino, which
started under the New Society, Martial Rule was at last lifted on
January 2, 1981
The Philippines became a new nation, and this, former President Marcos called
The New Republic of the Philippines
______during this period of the Third
Republic were romantic and revolutionary.
Poems
Many _____ dealt with themes
that were true-to-life like those of grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of
God, of country and fellowmen.
Filipino Songs
1986-1995
Post-EDSA 1 Revolution
History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino people regained their
independence, which they lost twenty years ago.
Post-EDSA 1 Revolution
When did the so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan prevail?
February 21-25, 1986
The now crony newspapers that enjoyed an
overnight increase in circulation were
THE INQUIRER, MALAYA, and the PEOPLE’S JOURNAL
2000~
21st Century Period
The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs and tastes of the
new generation. 21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete
with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are used to add
flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.
21st Century Period
