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    1) The document discusses literature from several Asian countries, including China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, and India. It provides an overview of some of the earliest and most important works from each tradition. 2) In China, classics like the Book of Changes and Romance of the Three Kingdoms are discussed. Japan's earliest works date back to the 700s and include the Kojiki and Nihongi, while The Tale of Genji is a famous novel. Korea's hyangga poems were an early influence. 3) Vietnam's literature was shaped by Chinese influences but maintained its own character. The Tale of Kieu is a renowned Vietnamese work. Philippine literature reflects its diverse

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    21st CENTURY LITERATURE FROM PHILIPINES AND THE WORLD

    LESSON 14: ASIAN LITERATURE


    Asian Literature - encompasses the rich and widely diverse cultural and ethnic heritages found in such
    countries as China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea, India and more.
    Chinese Literature - China is the world’s most populous country. China has been the dominant culture of
    East Asia since ancient times.
    The Five Classics:
    • The Book of Changes
    • The Book of History
    • The Book of Rites
    • The Book of Odes
    • The Spring and Autumn Annals
    History of Chinese Literature - Chinese civilization is the oldest civilizations in the world that dates back
    to the Shang Dynasty in 1765 B.C. It is known as “The Red Dragon. Chinese literature is one of the major
    literary heritages of the world, with an uninterrupted history of more than 3,000 years, dating back at
    least to the 14th century.
    Genre: Novel Historical Fiction, Fantasy Fiction, Historical Fiction, Family Saga
    The Four Great Classical Novels:
    • Water Margin by Shi Nai’an
    • Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en
    • Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guannzhong
    • Dream of the Red Chamber by Cao Xueqin
    Japanese Literature - The “Land of the rising sun”. Japan has an ancient culture and traditions, The first
    writing of literature in Japanese was occasioned by influence from China.
    The earliest writings from Ancient Japan are:
    • The record of ancient matters in Kojiko (712)
    • The chronicles of Japan or Nihongi (720)
    Japanese Drama
    • Noh play
    • Joruri or pupper play
    • Kabuki play
    Japanese Poetry
    Manyo Shu - Collection of myriad leaves the oldest collection of poetry. It was compiled in 800. The
    collection titled One Hundred Persons was compiled much later.
    History of Japanese Literature - Early works of Japanese literature were heavily influenced by cultural
    contact with China and Chinese literature.
    Genre: Novel Fiction, Biography Nonfiction, Poetry
    • The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu
    • The Pillow book by Sei Shōnagon
    • The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Basho.
    Korean Literature - The English name Korea derives from “Goryeo”, The name “Goryeo” is derived from
    “Gorguryeo” one of the ancient Three Kingdoms of Korea, which changed its name to Goryeo during
    reign of King Jangsu of Goguryeo. Early Korean literature was heavily influenced by Shamanism,
    Buddhism and Confucianism,The body of works written by Koreans, at first in Classical Chinese.

    Classical Works:

    • Hyangga - Korean writings were poems called hyangga The hyangga, also known
    as saenaennorae, were written in idu.
    History of Korean Literature - The origins of Korean literature can be traced back to an Old Stone
    Age art form that combined dance, music, and literature.
    Genre: Poetry Nonfiction

    • Hyangga by Silla people under Silla dynasty during 668 B.C


    Vietnamese Literature - was developed at an early date. Despite the harsh trials of history in the form of
    repeated foreign invasion. Its own characteristics remain.

    Folk Literature - The folk literature always praised beauty, humanism and the love of goodness, and
    contributed to the formation of a national sense.
    Written Literature - First appeared around the 10th century. It had a leading role and bore the main
    traits of Vietnamese Literature`
    History of Vietnamese Literature - Chinese influence on the written literature of Vietnam is nearly as old
    as its conquest of the country in the 2nd century BC.
    Genre: Epic Poetry, Poetry, Novel Historical fiction
    • The Tale of Kieu by Nguyen Du
    • Lament of the Soldier's Wife by Dang Tran Con
    • The Sorrow of War: A Novel of North Vietnam by Bao Ninh

    Philippine Literature - Philippine Literature withstood time and periods and has evolved through
    generations. For every period that passed, different genres appeared, and these literary works rooted
    from all regions reflecting their culture, society and lifestyle.
    History of Philippine Literature - Philippine literature is literature associated with the Philippines from
    prehistory, through its colonial legacies, and on to the present.
    Genre: Novel Fiction, Satire, Fiction Epic poetry, Short story fiction.
    • Noli Me Tángere by Dr. José Rizal
    • El filibusterismo by Dr. José Rizal
    • Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas
    • May day eve by Nick Joaquin
    Indian Literature - It is known as “Land of prayer” India is the vast land in southern asia, extending from
    the Himalayan mountains south to the tip of a great peninsula that reaches from out into the Indian
    Ocean. Writings of the Indian subcontinent, produced there in a variety of vernacular languages,
    History of Indian Literature - Dravians earliest people in India dating back to 3000 BC
    The earliest Indian literature took the form of the canonical Hindu sacred writings, known as the Veda,
    which were written in Sanskrit. Sanskirt literature of India. The word “sanskrit” means cultivated or
    perfected.
    Vedas – the bible of the Indians.
    Genre: Religious text, Fiction Epic Poetry, Poetry, Play, Fables, Poetry

    • Vedas- Vyasa compiler of vedas


    • Ramayana- Valmiki
    • Mahabharata- Krishna-Dwaipayan Vyasa
    • Shakantula- Kalidasa
    • Panchantantra- Vishnu Sharma
    • Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore

    Assignment II: Create a scrap book of different Asian Literature.

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