Philippine Literature Essay

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Pre-Colonial Period Consisted of early Filipino publications passed down spokenly oral pieces have a communal authorship it was difficult to trace the original author of the piece since oral literature did not focus on ownership or copyright, alternatively on the act of storytelling itself Many oral pieces became lost in the wave of the new literary influence brought rise-nigh by the Spanish closure however, fit to the Philippine publicationsA History & Anthology, English Edition (Lumbera, B.& Lumbera C. ), the pre-colonial period of Philippine literature is considered the longest in the rurals history Literature in this period is based on tradition, reflecting daily life activities such as housework, farming, fishing, hunting, and taking care of the children as well Oral pieces told stories which explained heroes and their adventures they attempted to explain certain natural phenomena, and, at the same time, served as entertainment purposes Pre-colonial literature s howed certain elements that linked the Filipino culture to other Southeast Asian countries (e. g. oral pieces which were performed through a tribal dance have certain similarities to the Malay dance) This period in Philippine literature history represented the ethos of the people earlier the arrival of a huge cultural influence literature as a cultural tradition, than a form of art that had a particular repair of decorum. Early Forms of Philippine Literatureo Bugtong (riddles a bugtong contains a metaphor called,Talinghaga), Salawikain (proverb) o Pre-colonial poetry Tanaga (expresses a view or a value of the world), Ambahan (songs about childhood, human relationships, hospitality sung by the Mangyan), Duplo (verbal jousts/games), Bayok (thoughts about love), Balagtasan (performed on stage) o Epic poetry romantic heroes and heroines that are a reflection of the world as perceived by the early Filipinos. Notable Works of the Pre-colonial Period o Tuwaang, Lam-ang, Hinilawod, BantuganII. Spanish Colonial Period (Mid-16th late 19th century) The Spanish culture, as reflected in the works of this literature period, showed a clash with the pre-colonial Filipino literature in the beginning. However, due to the length of stay of the colonizers, the Spanish culture was eventually imbued in the Filipino literature of the period Religion became an important theme that had influenced the early Filipino writings which had the presence of paganism Christian Folk-Tale In addition, the influence of religion, besides on the daily life of the natives, was lead by the friar/missionary/parish priest who were appointed by the Spanish brass Despite the goal of the Spanish government to turn the country into a full-fledged European colony, the Spanish influence ironically inspired a reformation from the natives, which eventually turned into a regeneration Yet regardless of the conflicts that plagued the relationship between the Spaniards and the Filipinos, a sense of nationalism was formed among the oppressed, and had caused them to rise up to a nationalistic cause The essay literary genre was recognized amidst the scene of editorial protest Jose Rizal and Plaridel (Marcelo H. Del Pilar) were among those who opt in using the pen in voicing out the peoples cry instead of the sword Introduction of the roman alphabet that gradually replaced the alibata The Filipino literature of this period became the predecessor of many more literary works to come in the ages, wherein the theme of nationalism and freedom of speech would be evident. Philippine Literature and Art during the Spanish Periodo Pasyon and Sinakulo (religious dramas performed during the Holy Week) o Narrative Poems Awit Corrido o Komedya a theatrical performance which captured the ideal European lifestyle as portrayed by medieval characters Notable Works of the Spanish Period o Doctrina Christiana (1593) the inaugural book ever published in the Philippines printed by the Domini can Press o May Bagyo Mat May Rilim according to literary historian, Bienvenido Lumbera, is the first printed literary work in Tagalog o Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu Christong P.Natin na Tola (1704) eventually referred to as Pasyon, was written by Gaspar Aquino de Belen an example of Christian kin epic in which the passion of Jesus Christ was written in relation with the plight of the Filipino people who were oppressed by the colonizers, as well as the values of a Filipinoo Ninay (1885) first Filipino novel written Pedro Paterno o Florante at Laura Francisco Balagtas Baltazar though there are symbols and themes which arrange the protest of the Filipino against the Spanish regime, it is uncertain as to whether or not Balagtas had intended the issue which was subtly derived from his work since he left no notes or additional piecesthat may affirm the conclusiono Noli Me Tangere (1887) and El Filibusterismo (1891) Jose Rizal works which created an impact on the national conscio usness and love for ones country against the abusive government of the Spaniards o La Solidaridad Propagandist newspaper. III. American Colonial Period (Late 19th Mid-20th century) The gradual decline of the Philippine literature written in Spanish The English language eventually became the medium of writing and instruction in schools As the Spanish colonizers left the country in accordance with the treaty of Paris, the spirit of nationalism and the desire to be acknowledged of independence did not disappear nevertheless yet. Instead, these uniting forces geared into revolting against the new colonizers During the American colonization period, Philippine literature reflected the ethos of its people under a new role.However, these day-to-day experiences under a new foreign influence, as well as sentiments, were show through the English language The Spanish sarsuwela was eventually replaced by the drama One major influence of the American occupation on the Filipino literatur e is its refining in the context of the content and the form. Furthermore, because of this broadened knowledge on the field of literature through the education provided by the American government, Philippine literature has bring about more than a tradition formed by culture.It has become an art which succeeding poets, fictionists, and playwrights continue to build upon and enrich in every generation descent with Rizals use of social realism as one of the majorthemes for his two major novels, the literature during the American colonization also became an involvement, not just reflecting the Filipino experience a strengthened sense of nationalism deeply rooted in the Filipino pride and culture Unlike in the Spanish colonization period wherein female writers (e. g. Gregoria de Jesus) were overshadowed by their more dominant, male contemporaries as a result of the education only being provided to a selected and favour few during the American occupation, women have had their oppor tunity to enhance their talent by being educated on the craft. In addition, the growing popularity of works written by Filipina writers is the result of the growing audience appreciating literature by females. Philippine Literature and Art during the American Period o Short Story o rime in English o Free Verse in Poetry o Drama Notable Works of the American Period o Mga Agos sa Disyerto (1964) Efren R. Abueg, Edgardo M. Reyes, Eduardo Bautista Reyes, Rogelio L. Ordonez and Rogelio R. Sikat this minuscule story anthology brought fiction into the age of modernism o Ako ang Daigdig (1940) Alejandro G. Abadilla free verse poem o Sa Dakong Silangan Jose Corazon de Jesus a poem written in the jargoon http//lourdesbraceros. weebly. com/a-brief-history-of-philippine-literature-in-english. html