9 Questions
True or false: Early modern Philippine literature was written during the Spanish period.
False
True or false: Post-colonial literature in the Philippines was only written in English and American literature.
False
True or false: Philippine folk literature is limited to the ancient literature of the Philippines' various ethnic groups only.
False
True or false: The predominant literary style of early modern Philippine literature was influenced by French Parnassien and Symboliste schools.
True
True or false: The first Filipino novel in English was written by Jose Garcia Villa.
False
True or false: Philippine mythology is the source from which Philippine folk literature derives.
False
True or false: The literature during the post-colonial period in the Philippines explored themes that expressed the search for Filipino identity, but did not address the challenges faced by the country as a new nation.
False
True or false: Philippine folklore includes only folk literature and excludes other aspects of culture such as folk beliefs and material culture.
False
True or false: American cultural trends aligned well with the principles of the writers of early modern Philippine literature.
False
Study Notes
- Post-colonial literature is a literary period characterized by experimentation with a new language, particularly English and American literature.
- The first Filipino novel in English was The Child of Sorrow (1921) by Zoilo Galang.
- Early writings in English were characterized by melodrama, unreal language, and unsubtle emphasis on local color.
- Later, the literary content imbibed themes that express the search for Filipino identity.
- The literature reconciled the centuries-old Spanish and American influence to the Philippines' Asian heritage.
- Rafael Zulueta Da Costa's poem Like the Molave explored the challenges faced by the Philippines as a new country.
- A national literature later emerged, revealing authenticity of experience and artistic originality.
- The craftsmanship of authors such as Jose Garcia Villa, Manuel Arguilla, Carlos Bulosan, and Bienvenido Santos demonstrated this.
- The literature explored what should constitute Filipino ideals.
- The literature had a focus on the Philippine experience.
Test your knowledge on the rich and diverse history of post-colonial literature in the Philippines with our quiz. From the first Filipino novel in English to the emergence of a national literature, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the themes, language, and styles that define this literary period. Explore how Filipino authors reconciled centuries-old influences and expressed their search for identity. Discover the works of notable authors such as Jose Garcia Villa, Manuel Arguilla, Carlos Bulosan, and Bienvenido Santos
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