21st Century Philippine Literature PDF

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World  LITERATURE  Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin litteratura writing, grammar, learning, from literatus  Literature is an imaginative work that pictures human life in a society that can be enjoyed, understood, a...

21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World  LITERATURE  Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin litteratura writing, grammar, learning, from literatus  Literature is an imaginative work that pictures human life in a society that can be enjoyed, understood, and used by society. Literature is a means of social expression, a mirror of life, and an interpretation of human expressions that help us understand how to live. Literary History: Pre-colonial to Contemporary 1 Pre-colonial period: Oral traditions, folktales, epics, and songs. 2 Spanish colonial period: Introduction of Western literary forms, emergence of religious themes. 3 American colonial period: Rise of nationalistic literature, focus on social issues. 4 Post-colonial period: Diverse voices, experimentation with language and form, reflecting Filipino identity. Canonical Authors and National Artists in Literature Nick Joaquin F. Sionil Jose Bienvenido Santos Lualhati Bautista Known for his historical A prominent writer of A master of short stories A feminist writer whose fiction and poetry. Works social realism. His and novels. His works novels explore gender include "The Woman novels, including "The often portray the lives of roles and social issues. Who Had Two Navels" Rosales Saga," examine Filipinos abroad, Her works include and "Portrait of the poverty and inequality. particularly in the "Dekada '70" and "Bata, Artist as Filipino." United States. Bata, Paano Ka Ginawa?" Poetry: Tradition and Innovation 1 Ballad Tradition 2 Modernist Poetry Romantic narratives, Experimentation with often featuring form, language, and supernatural elements, themes, reflecting social passed down orally. and political upheavals. 3 Contemporary Poetry Diverse voices, engaging with contemporary issues, exploring new forms and styles. Fiction: Themes and Perspectives Historical Fiction Social Realism Reimagining the past, Focus on poverty, exploring national identity, inequality, and the and examining social struggles of ordinary issues. Filipinos. Magical Realism Contemporary Fiction Blending fantasy and Diverse narratives, reality, exploring Filipino reflecting modern Filipino myths and folklore. life, and examining social issues. Drama: Socio-political Reflections Political Satire Social Commentary Historical Plays Using humor to critique social and Exploring the lives of ordinary Reclaiming the past and political injustices. Filipinos and their struggles. reimagining historical events. Non-fiction: Voices of the Marginalized Memoir 1 Personal narratives, offering insights into individual experiences. Biography 2 Exploring the lives of notable Filipinos and their contributions. Autobiography 3 The writer's own life story, reflecting personal growth and challenges. Journalism 4 Reporting on social and political issues, giving voice to the marginalized. Documentary 5 Investigating real-life stories, raising awareness about social issues. Comparative Analysis: Philippine Literature and Other Regions Themes 1 Explore common themes, such as family, identity, and social issues. Styles 2 Compare literary styles and techniques, such as realism, symbolism, and surrealism. Contexts 3 Analyze the influence of historical, cultural, and political contexts. Influences 4 Examine the impact of global literary movements and trends. Key Takeaways Next Steps 1 2 Further Research Literary Discussions Delve deeper into specific Engage in discussions with authors, genres, and themes. fellow readers and scholars. 3 Creative Writing Experiment with different forms and styles of writing.