21st Century Lit Module Week1
21st Century Lit Module Week1
21st Century Lit Module Week1
WEEK 1
MS RONABEL B. ROJO
TEACHER
Lesson 1
Geographic, Linguistic and Ethnic Dimensions of Philippine Literary History from Pre-Colonial to
the Contemporary
RE-SPANISH LITERATURE - is characterized by:
Folk tales. These are made up of stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor where one can
derive lessons. An example of this is THE MOON AND THE SUN.
The Epic Age. Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements or events,
usually of a hero, are dealt with at length.
Folk Songs. These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-Spanish
period. These songs mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these have 12 syllables. Examples of
which are Kundiman, Kumintang o Tagumpay, Ang Dalit o Imno, Ang Oyayi o Hele, Diana, Soliraning
and Talinda.
Understanding Literary History
Literature in this period may be classified as religious prose and poetry and secular prose and poetry.
• Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature
The first Filipino alphabet, called ALIBATA, was replaced by the Roman alphabet. Also, the teaching of the
Christian Doctrine became the basis of religious practices. European legends and traditions brought here
became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
• Folk Songs
It manifests the artistic feelings of the Filipinos and shows their innate appreciation for and love of beauty.
The examples are Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong Banggi, and Atin Cu Pung Sing-
sing.
• Recreational Plays
There were many recreational plays performed by Filipinos during the Spanish times. Almost all of them
were in a poetic form such Cenaculo, Panunuluyan, Salubong and Zarzuela.
o Some of Rizal’s writings: Noli Me Tangere, Mi Ultimo Adios, Sobre La Indolencia Delos Filipinos and
Filipinas Dentro De Cien Aňos.
o Some of Del Pilar’s writings: Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (Love of Country), Kaingat Kayo (Be Careful),
and Dasalan at Tocsohan (Prayers and Jokes).
o Some of Jaena’s writings: Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del Fraile (The Child of the Friar), and Everything Is
Hambug (Everything is mere show), Sa Mga Pilipino...1891), and Talumpating Pagunita Kay Kolumbus (An
Oration to Commemorate Columbus).
o Filipino Poetry during this period The common theme of most poems during the Japanese occupation was
nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.