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Features of Philippine Literature
1.
2.
3. Literature
(L) Litera -
Letters
any printed matter
written within a
book, a magazine
or a pamphlet
the story of
man
Significant
Human
Experience
a faithful
reproduction of
man’s manifold
experiences
blended into one
harmonious
expression
Oral or
Written
4. Literature
PROSE
consists of
those written
within the
common flow of
conversation in
sentences and
paragraphs
POETRY
-refers to those
expressions in
verse, with
measure and
rhyme, line and
stanza and has a
more melodious
tone
24. A. LEGEND
•Legends are a form of prose
about the origin of a thing,
place, location or name. The
events are imaginary, devoid
of truth and unbelievable.
•Example: THE LEGEND OF THE
MT. MAYON
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
25. B. FOLK TALES
•Folk tales are made up of
stories about life, adventure,
love, horror and humor where
one can derive lessons about
life.
•Example: THE MOON AND THE
SUN
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
26. C. EPICS
•Folk tales are made up of
stories about life, adventure,
love, horror and humor where
one can derive lessons about
life.
•Example: THE MOON AND THE
SUN
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
27. D. FOLK SONGS
• Folk songs are one of the oldest forms
of Philippine literature that emerged
in the pre-Spanish period. These
songs mirrored the early forms of
culture. Many of these have 12
syllables.
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
28. D. FOLK SONGS
•Examples:
Kundiman - traditional Filipino love song
Kumintang o Tagumpay – War song
Ang Dalit o Imno - a religious song
Ang Oyayi o Hele - lullaby or cradle song
Diona - wedding song
Soliranin – boating or labor song
Talindaw - seafaring or boating song
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
29. E. EPIGRAMS (Salawikain)
•These served as laws or rules
on good behavior by our
ancestors. To others, these
are like allegories or parables
that impart lessons for the
young.
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
30. F. RIDDLES (Bugtong) or Palaisipan.
•These are made up of one
or more measured lines
with rhyme and may consist
of four to 12 syllables.
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
32. H. MAXIMS.
•Some are rhyming couplets
with verses of 5, 6 or 8
syllables, each line having
the same number of
syllables.
I. Pre-Colonial Literature
35. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Religious
Nationalistic
(Period of Enlightenment)
36. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Religious
DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA OR
CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE
- was the first book ever
printed in the Philippines in
1593 by the Dominican
press.
37. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Religious
PASYON - This is the book
about the life and sufferings
of Jesus Christ. It is read only
during Lent.
CENACULO - This is a dramatic
performance to
commemorate the passion
and death of Jesus Christ
38. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Religious
FOLK SONGS - These manifest
the artistic feelings of the
Filipinos and show their
innate appreciation for and
love of beauty.
39. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Religious
DUNG-AW - This is a chant in
free verse by a bereaved
person or his representative
beside the corpse of the dead.
AWIT and CORRIDO - talked
about world of royals,
warriors, and lovers (the basic
concept in Florante at Laura).
40. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Nationalistic
A. Propagandists
NOLI METANGERE and
EL FILIBUSTERISMO
– Dr. Jose Rizal
DASALAN AT TOCSOHAN and
KAIINGAT KAYO
– Marcelo H. del Pilar
LA SOLIDARIDAD
– Graciano Lopez Jaena
41. II. The Spanish Colonial Period
(1565-1897)
Nationalistic
B. Revolutionists
ANG DAPAT MABATID NG MGA
TAGALOG and PAG-IBIG SA TINUBUAN
LUPA – Andres Bonifacio
KARTILYA NG KATIPUNAN
– Emilio Jacinto
THE TRUE DECALOGUE
– Apolinario Mabini
HIMNO NACIONAL FILIPINO
– Jose Palma
42. III. The American Colonial Period
(1898-1941)
* The Period of Apprenticeship
* The Period of Emergence
Americans influenced Filipino
writers to write using English
language.
Jose Garcia Villa became famous
for his free verse.
43. III. The American Colonial Period
(1898-1941)
Language used in Writing:
* Spanish – Nationalistic
*Tagalog – Lamentation
*English - Imitation
44. III. The American Colonial Period
(1898-1941)
Literary texts
KAHAPON, NGAYON AT BUKAS
TANIKALANG GINTO
WALANG SUGAT
BANAAG AT SIKAT
DEAD STARS
45. IV. The Japanese Period (1941-1945)
3 Types of Poetry:
• *Haiku – 17 syllables (5-7-5)
• *Tanka – 31 syllables (5-7-5-7-
7)
• *Karaniwang Anyo
46. IV. The Japanese Period (1941-1945)
Other Types of Literature:
• Drama – SA PULA, SA PUTI
Short Story – HOW MY BROTHER
LEON BROUGHT HOME A WIFE
47. V. The Contemporary Period
(1946 to present)
PERIOD OF ACTIVISM
(1970-1972)
PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY
(1972- 1980)
PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC
(1981-1985)
POST-EDSA 1 REVOLUTION
(1986-1995)
21st CENTURY PERIOD
48. PERIOD OF ACTIVISM (1970-1972)
Youth activism in 1970-72 was due to domestic
and worldwide causes. Because of the ills of
society, the youth moved to seek reforms.
The Literary Revolution
The youth became vocal with their sentiments.
They demanded a change in the government. It
was manifested in the and the bloody
demonstrations , Placards and Street wall signs
sidewalk expressions but also in literature.
49. PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY (1972- 1980)
- September 21, 1972
- The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give
annual awards.
- Poems dealt with patience, regard for native
culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and
surroundings.
- News on economic progress, discipline, culture,
tourism, and the like were favored more than the
sensationalized reporting of killings, rape, and
robberies.
- Filipinos before were hooked in reading magazines
and comics.
50. PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC (1981-1985)
- 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.”
- Poems during this period were romantic and
revolutionary.
- Filipino songs dealt with themes that were true-to-
life like those of grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom,
love of God, of country and fellowmen.
51. POST-EDSA 1 REVOLUTION (1986-1995)
- History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino
people regained their independence, which they lost
twenty years ago. In four days from February 21-25,
1986, the so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan)
prevailed.
- New Filipino songs, newspapers, speeches, and
even in the television programs.
- The now crony newspapers that enjoyed an
overnight increase in circulation were THE INQUIRER,
MALAYA, and the PEOPLE’S JOURNAL.
52. 21st CENTURY PERIOD
- The new trends have been used and
introduced to meet the need 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.