I. Pre-Colonial Period – Consisted of early Filipino literature passed down orally ; unwritten pieces have a communal writing – it was hard to follow the original writer of the piece since unwritten literature did non concentrate on ownership or right of first publication. instead on the act of storytelling itself ; – Many unwritten pieces became lost in the moving ridge of the new literary influence brought approximately by the Spanish colonisation ; nevertheless. harmonizing to the Filipino Literature:
A History & A ; Anthology. English Edition ( Lumbera. B. & A ; Lumbera C. ) . the pre-colonial period of Filipino literature is considered the longest in the country’s history ; – Literature in this period is based on tradition. reflecting day-to-day life activities such as housekeeping. agriculture. fishing. hunting. and taking attention of the kids as good ; – Oral pieces told narratives which explained heroes and their escapades ; they attempted to explicate certain natural phenomena. and. at the same clip. served as amusement intents ;
– Pre-colonial literature showed certain elements that linked the Filipino civilization to other Southeast Asiatic states ( e. g. unwritten pieces which were performed through a tribal dance have certain similarities to the Malay dance ) ; – This period in Filipino literature history represented the ethos of the people before the reaching of a immense cultural influence – literature as a cultural tradition. than a signifier of art that had a peculiar set of decorousness. · Early Forms of Filipino Literature:
O Bugtong ( conundrums ; a bugtong contains a metaphor called. Talinghaga ) . Salawikain ( adage ) ; o Pre-colonial poesy – Tanaga ( expresses a position or a value of the universe ) . Ambahan ( vocals about childhood. human relationships. cordial reception ; sung by the Mangyan ) . Duplo ( verbal jousts/games ) . Bayok ( ideas about love ) . Balagtasan ( performed on phase ) ; o Epic poesy – romantic heroes and heroines that are a contemplation of the universe as perceived by the early Filipinos. · Noteworthy Plants of the Pre-colonial Time period: O Tuwaang. Lam-ang. Hinilawod. Bantugan
II. Spanish Colonial Period ( Mid-16th – tardily nineteenth century ) – The Spanish civilization. as reflected in the plants of this literature period. showed a clang with the pre-colonial Filipino literature in the beginning. However. due to the length of stay of the colonisers. the Spanish civilization was finally imbued in the Filipino literature of the period ; – Religion became an of import subject that had influenced the early Filipino Hagiographas which had the presence of pagan religion – “Christian Folk-Tale” ;
– In add-on. the influence of faith. besides on the day-to-day life of the indigens. was lead by the friar/missionary/parish priest who were appointed by the Spanish authorities ; – Despite the end of the Spanish authorities to turn the state into a fully fledged European settlement. the Spanish influence ironically inspired a reformation from the indigens. which finally turned into a revolution ; – Yet irrespective of the struggles that plagued the relationship between the Spaniards and the Filipinos. a sense of patriotism was formed among the oppressed. and had caused them to lift up to a chauvinistic cause ;
– The essay genre was recognized amidst the scene of editorial protest – Jose Rizal and Plaridel ( Marcelo H. Del Pilar ) were among those who opt in utilizing the pen in voicing out the people’s call alternatively of the blade ; – Introduction of the Roman alphabet that bit by bit replaced the ‘alibata’ ; – The Filipino literature of this period became the predecessor of many more literary plants to come in the ages. wherein the subject of patriotism and freedom of address would be apparent. · Filipino Literature and Art during the Spanish Time period:
O Pasyon and Sinakulo ( spiritual play performed during the Holy Week ) ; o Narrative Poems – Awit ; Corrido ; o Komedya – a theatrical public presentation which captured the ideal European life style as portrayed by mediaeval characters · Noteworthy Works of the Spanish Time period: o Doctrina Christiana ( 1593 ) – the first book of all time published in the Philippines ; printed by the Dominican Press ; O May Bagyo Mat’ May Rilim – harmonizing to literary historiographer. Bienvenido Lumbera. is the first printed literary work in Tagalog ; o Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Christong P.
Natin na Tola ( 1704 ) – finally referred to as “Pasyon. ” was written by Gaspar Aquino de Belen ; an illustration of Christian common people heroic poem in which the passion of Jesus Christ was written in relation with the predicament of the Filipino people who were oppressed by the colonisers. every bit good as the values of a Filipino ;
O Ninay ( 1885 ) – first Filipino novel written ; Pedro Paterno ; o Florante at Laura – Francisco “Balagtas” Baltazar ; though there are symbols and subjects which dictate the protest of the Filipino against the Spanish government. it is unsure as to whether or non Balagtas had intended the issue – which was subtly derived from his work – since he left no notes or extra pieces that may confirm the decision ;
O Noli Me Tangere ( 1887 ) and El Filibusterismo ( 1891 ) – Jose Rizal ; works which created an impact on the national consciousness and love for one’s state against the opprobrious authorities of the Spaniards ; o La Solidaridad – Propagandist newspaper. III. American Colonial Period ( Late 19th – Mid-20th century ) – The gradual diminution of the Filipino literature written in Spanish ;
– The English linguistic communication finally became the medium of authorship and direction in schools ; – As the Spanish colonisers left the state in conformity with the Treaty of Paris. the spirit of patriotism and the desire to be acknowledged of independency did non vanish merely yet. Alternatively. these uniting forces geared into revolting against the new colonisers ; – During the American colonisation period. Filipino literature reflected the ethos of its people under a new function.
However. these daily experiences under a new foreign influence. every bit good as sentiments. were expressed through the English linguistic communication ; – The Spanish ‘sarsuwela’ was finally replaced by the ‘drama’ ; – One major influence of the American business on the Filipino literature is its refinement in the context of the content and the signifier. Furthermore. because of this broadened cognition on the field of literature through the instruction provided by the American authorities. Filipino literature has become more than a tradition formed by civilization.
It has become an art which wining poets. fictionists. and dramatists continue to construct upon and enrich in every coevals ; – Get downing with Rizal’s usage of societal pragmatism as one of the major subjects for his two major novels. the literature during the American colonisation besides became an engagement. non merely reflecting the Filipino experience – a reinforced sense of patriotism deeply rooted in the Filipino pride and civilization ;
– Unlike in the Spanish colonisation period wherein female authors ( e. g. Gregoria de Jesus ) were overshadowed by their more dominant. male coevalss – as a consequence of the instruction merely being provided to a selected and privileged few – during the American business. adult females have had their chance to heighten their endowment by being educated on the trade. In add-on. the turning popularity of plants written by Filipina authors is the consequence of the turning audience appreciating literature by females.
· Philippine Literature and Art during the American Time period: o Short Story o Poetry in English o Free Verse in Poetry o Drama · Notable Works of the American Time period: o Mga Agos SA Disyerto ( 1964 ) – Efren R. Abueg. Edgardo M. Reyes. Eduardo Bautista Reyes. Rogelio L. Ordonez and Rogelio R. Sikat ; this short narrative anthology brought fiction into the age of modernism ; o Ako ang Daigdig ( 1940 ) – Alejandro G. Abadilla ; free poetry verse form ; o Sa Dakong Silangan – Jose Corazon de Jesus ; a verse form written in the common hypertext transfer protocol: //lourdesbraceros. weebly. com/a-brief-history-of-philippine-literature-in-english. hypertext markup language