Philippine Literature Periods PDF

THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD -This time the conquerors believed that the writings of the natives distinct as the works of evil and started to blot out the wispy medium such as barks of trees, dried leaves and bamboo cylinders, but some were managed to survived -The Spaniards imparted the fundamenta...

THE SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD -This time the conquerors believed that the writings of the natives distinct as the works of evil and started to blot out the wispy medium such as barks of trees, dried leaves and bamboo cylinders, but some were managed to survived -The Spaniards imparted the fundamentals of Christian Doctrine which contributed much in shaping and recording of our literature and became the basis of religious practices. - In this period, Spaniards introduced theatre which we would come to know as :  Komedya- is a colorful theatrical tradition in Christianized Philippines whose plot generally revolves around the social, political and religious conflicts of Muslim and Christian heroes dramatized in colorful romantic and stylized acting, and in exotic costumes, presented usually during community festivals with the support and patronage of the community  Sinakulo-is a play depicting the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ  The sarsuela ( zarzuela)- a Spanish traditional form of musical comedy  The playlets -a short play or dramatic piece  The drama- is a fictional type of narrative that is performed -the word drama defines a genre, or style of writing. -This time Filipino writers, artists and journalists were able to improve the recovery and excavation of wealthy ethnic traditions, disseminating them to school and mass media -The Filipino nationalistic pride was also awakened and the “Filipino Identity “was accomplished - Rizal’s Famous novel “ Noli Me Tangere and El filibusterismo” were the best known literary piece NATIONALISTIC PPERIOD OR ENLIGHTENMENT  After 333 years of being colonized and obligated by the Spaniards.  The bulk of Filipino writing was published  This period was reinforced with the spirit of liberalism and reawakening of spirit when the Philippines opened its door to world trade.  This was called “The Period of Enlightenment” where the Filipinos entertained themselves with pricking desire for freedom, for government to ensure civil liberty, human right, freedom of press and speech and a growth for the human person as a participant in nation building.  The bulk of Filipino writing was published in Diariong Tagalog (a Spanish – Tagalog newspaper in Manila which signaled the open campaign of the reform movement then shaped the propaganda movement with aim to seek reforms and charge in the church and the government).  Literature were almost satirical and critical in nature known as Revolutionary Literature.  Illustrados (people who were educated in Europe) began to write the downside of colonization.  Common themes of literature during Spanish colonization were love of country and longing for independence. AMERICAN PERIOD The end of the Lord’s resulted only to the coming of the new Lords. An astonishing spectacle is when the Filipinos learned to speak the new language of underlying communication, public speaking, and advanced reading and writing.  English was introduced as medium of instruction.  University of the Philippines became the birthplace and center of Philippine Literature in English with the Thomasites through school papers.  Filipinos Learn the poetic Style.  o Example: Free Verse and New Criticism  Jose Garcia Villa became the National Artist for Literature who used free verse and espoused the dictum “Art for art’s sake”  2 Major Events during the Era: o Filipino writings were published which is the fruit of freedom to write, to speak, in religion and organization. o Organizations and literature started to develop. The Organizations have their own laws, programs and remarkable plays, language was big help to improve Filipino Literature  Philippine Literature both from Spanish and English both reached its golden age in the early part of American occupation. JAPANESE PERIOD Japanese conquered the Philippines not only its land and people but also its literature.  Newspaper and weekly magazines including Tribune and Free press were stopped except Liwayway because of the strict prohibitions imposed by the Japanese in writing and published of works in English.  This period resulted to the death of Philippine Literature which was perceived as the “dark period”  Most of the themes or subjects for stories, poem, and play were all about the life of the countryside, country love, faith ,religion and art.  Play during this time became the outlet of the masses.  The following are the contribution of the Japanese period in the field of poetry: o Sa A. Haiku – a very short form of Japanese poetry with 17 syllables and divided into 3 lines 575. Example: I am first five Then seven in the middle Five again to end o Tanaga – is a type of short Filipino poem, consisting of four lines with seven syllables each with the same rhyme at the end of each line. MAHAL PA BA Paro-paroý lumayo Minamahal kong sinta Luha koy tumutulo Di pa ba halata? Ako lang baý istorbo Sa iyong mga mata Masakit na masyado Akoý di na planeta o Free Verse – is an open form of poetry. CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE  Filipino writers continue to write poetry , short stories, novels and essay.  The era of activism and new society  the flowering of Philippine Literature with the use of various languages, new subject, and form  new breed of writers whom they published newspapers with revolutionary substance  Martial Law in September 21, 1972 which oppressed a lot of writers and most especially in the field of media  writers never stopped writing, enlightening and convincing the readers both to the dilemma and the good side of the country which led to the People Power Revolution  The new requirement given the commission on Higher Education is teaching Philippine literature in the country emphasizing the teaching of vernacular literature of the regions.