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The type of literature produced during the Early Spanish Period used Spanish, Tagalog, and the vernacular form of ______.
The type of literature produced during the Early Spanish Period used Spanish, Tagalog, and the vernacular form of ______.
languages
Spanish was introduced as the medium of communication and later shifted to ______ when a sense of nationalism arose during the revolutionary period.
Spanish was introduced as the medium of communication and later shifted to ______ when a sense of nationalism arose during the revolutionary period.
Tagalog
The introduction of the printing equipment called xylographic press by the Dominicans resulted in publication of various ______ materials and earliest books.
The introduction of the printing equipment called xylographic press by the Dominicans resulted in publication of various ______ materials and earliest books.
religious
Poetically inclined writers led by Tagalog versifiers called Ladinos tackled mostly ______ and religion.
Poetically inclined writers led by Tagalog versifiers called Ladinos tackled mostly ______ and religion.
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Diaryong Tagalog (1882), a Spanish-Tagalog newspaper, published bulk of ______ writings.
Diaryong Tagalog (1882), a Spanish-Tagalog newspaper, published bulk of ______ writings.
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Domingo Nieva entitled 'Doctrina Cristiana' was first printed. Among the other notable books printed are 'Nuestra Señora del Rosario' by Fr. Blancas de San Jose, 'Barláan at Jósaphát' translated from Greek to Tagalog by Fr. Antonio de Borja, and 'Urbana at Felisa' by Modesto de Castro who is considered as the Father of Classic Prose in Tagalog. These were songs modified based on the folkways of Filipinos during this period.
Domingo Nieva entitled 'Doctrina Cristiana' was first printed. Among the other notable books printed are 'Nuestra Señora del Rosario' by Fr. Blancas de San Jose, 'Barláan at Jósaphát' translated from Greek to Tagalog by Fr. Antonio de Borja, and 'Urbana at Felisa' by Modesto de Castro who is considered as the Father of Classic Prose in Tagalog. These were songs modified based on the folkways of Filipinos during this period.
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These were mostly poetic in nature and intended to be performed during the Spanish era. Cenaculo, Carillo, Zarzuela, Moro-Moro, Balagtasan, Duplo, and Karagatan are among the examples.
These were mostly poetic in nature and intended to be performed during the Spanish era. Cenaculo, Carillo, Zarzuela, Moro-Moro, Balagtasan, Duplo, and Karagatan are among the examples.
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These are fictitious prose usually lengthy and complex in nature. Pedro Paterno's work entitled 'Ninay' is the first novel published by a Filipino author.
These are fictitious prose usually lengthy and complex in nature. Pedro Paterno's work entitled 'Ninay' is the first novel published by a Filipino author.
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There has been a debate on whether newspapers should be categorized as literature or not. However, according to Britannica, some high level journalism like articles written in a newspaper such as columns and feature articles can be considered as literature for as long as they achieve a certain level of satisfaction under aesthetic, chronological, and psychological characterization. Bulk of Filipino writings produced were mostly published in Diaryong Tagalog. The underground newspaper La Solidaridad is considered as the mouthpiece of the Reform Movement.
There has been a debate on whether newspapers should be categorized as literature or not. However, according to Britannica, some high level journalism like articles written in a newspaper such as columns and feature articles can be considered as literature for as long as they achieve a certain level of satisfaction under aesthetic, chronological, and psychological characterization. Bulk of Filipino writings produced were mostly published in Diaryong Tagalog. The underground newspaper La Solidaridad is considered as the mouthpiece of the Reform Movement.
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Francisco Baltazar (1788-1862) was hailed as the 'Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry'. His well-known literary work, ______ (1838–1861), is regarded as the most famous metrical romance of the country.
Francisco Baltazar (1788-1862) was hailed as the 'Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry'. His well-known literary work, ______ (1838–1861), is regarded as the most famous metrical romance of the country.
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Study Notes
Early Spanish Period Literature
- Literature used Spanish, Tagalog, and local vernacular languages.
- Spanish served as the initial medium of communication, later shifting to Tagalog amid rising nationalism during the revolutionary period.
- The introduction of the xylographic press by the Dominicans led to the publication of religious materials and early books.
Key Publications and Authors
- Notable works include 'Doctrina Cristiana' by Domingo Nieva, the first printed book in the Philippines.
- Fr. Blancas de San Jose authored 'Nuestra Señora del Rosario'.
- 'Barláan at Jósaphát' was translated into Tagalog from Greek by Fr. Antonio de Borja.
- Modesto de Castro, known as the Father of Classic Prose in Tagalog, wrote 'Urbana at Felisa'.
Cultural Expressions and Performances
- Literary forms included poetic adaptations reflecting Filipino folk traditions, commonly performed during the Spanish era.
- Types of performances featured were Cenaculo, Carillo, Zarzuela, Moro-Moro, Balagtasan, Duplo, and Karagatan.
- These forms were largely poetic and designed for theatrical presentation.
Prose and Novels
- Fiction during this period included lengthy and complex narratives.
- 'Ninay' by Pedro Paterno is recognized as the first novel published by a Filipino author.
Journalism and Literature
- Debate exists over classifying newspapers as literature; articles achieving aesthetic and psychological criteria can be considered literary.
- Diaryong Tagalog served as a major outlet for Filipino writings during this era.
- La Solidaridad, an underground newspaper, acted as a voice for the Reform Movement.
Key Literary Figures
- Francisco Baltazar (1788-1862) was known as the Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry.
- His famous work 'Florante at Laura' (1838–1861) is celebrated as the most notable metrical romance in Filipino literature.
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Test your knowledge on the literature produced during the Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines, which spanned from 1565 to 1898. Learn about the different categories of literature, languages used, and the shift from Spanish to Tagalog as the medium of communication.
