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2. THE EPIC AGE - Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of heroic LERON-LERON SINTA – Katagalugan
achievements or events, usually of a hero, are dealt with at length. PAMULINAWEN – Ilokano
DANDANSOY – bicol
[example: Biag ni Lam-ang] SARONG BANGGI – Iloilo
ATIN CU PUNG SINGSING – Pampanga
3. FOLK SONGS - oldest forms of Philippine literature. These songs mirrored the
early forms of culture. Many of these have 12 syllables. 2. RECREATIONAL PLAYS - many recreational plays were performed during the
Examples: Spanish times. Almost all of them were in poetic form.
Linguistically, Americans influenced Filipino writers to write using English Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when another
language. foreign country, Japan, conquered the Philippines between 1941-1945
Jose Garcia Villa became famous for his free verse. (4 years).
Philippine literature in English came to a halt. This led to all newspapers
Characteristics of Literature during this period:
not to be circulated in the community except for TRIBUNE and
The languages used in writing were Spanish and Tagalog and the dialects of PHILIPPINE REVIEW.
the different regions. But the writers in Tagalog, continued in their
Filipino Poetry during this period:
lamentations on the conditions of the country and their attempts to arouse
love for one’s native tongue and the writers in English imitated the themes The common theme of most poems during the Japanese occupation
and methods of the Americans. was nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith,
religion, and the arts.
AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS: 3 Types of Poems emerged during this period:
1. PAZ MARQUEZ-BENITEZ (1894-1983) - Dead Star 1. HAIKU - a poem of free verse. 17 syllables is to 3 lines.
2. ZOILO MERCADO GALANG (1895-1959) – A Child of Sorrow 2. TANAGA - it had measure and rhyme. 4 lines is to 7/9 syllables
3. FERNANDO MAMURI MARAMAG (1893-1936) – Moonlight on Manila Bay 3. KARANIWANG ANYO (USUAL FORM)
4. JOSE GARCIA VILLA (1908-1997) – Footnote to Youth
5. MANUEL ESTABILLA ARGUILA (1895-1959) – A Sun is Born
PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (1941-1945)
WRITERS WHO USED VERNACULAR LANGUAGE:
For the first twenty years, many books were published both
1. LOPE K. SANTOS (1879-1963) – Banaag at Sikat in Filipino and in English.
2. VALERIANO HERNANDEZ PEÑA (1858-1922) - Nena at Neneng In the New Filipino Literature, Philippine literature in Tagalog
3. JOSE CORAZON DE JESUS (1894-1932) – Isang Punong Kahoy was revived during this period. Most themes in the writings dealt with
4. AMADO V. HERNANDEZ (1903-1970) – Ang Panday Japanese brutalities, the poverty of life under the Japanese government,
5. IÑIGO ED. REGALADO (1888-1976) – Sampagitang Walang Bango and the brave guerilla exploits.
According to Pociano Pineda, youth activism in 1970-1972 was due to In four days from February 21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power
domestic and worldwide causes. Because of the ills of society, the youth (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed.
moved to seek reforms. It was noticed in the new Filipino songs, newspapers, speeches, and
even in the television programs.
THE LITERARY REVOLUTION - The youth became vocal with their sentiments. They
The now crony newspapers that enjoyed an overnight increase in
demanded a change in the government.
circulation were THE INQUIRER, MALAYA, and the PEOPLE’S JOURNAL.
PERIOD OF THE NEW SOCIETY (1972- 1980)
21st CENTURY PERIOD
The period of the New Society started on September 21, 1972.
The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the needs
The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to give annual awards.
and tastes of the new generation.
News on economic progress, discipline, culture, tourism, and the like were
21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete
favored more than the sensationalized reporting of killings, rape, and
with the style and format of writing as well. New codes or lingos are
robberies. Filipinos before were hooked in reading magazines and comics.
used to add flavor in the literary pieces produced nowadays.
PERIOD OF THE THIRD REPUBLIC (1981-1985)
After ten years of military rule and some changes in the life of the Filipino,
which started under the New Society, Martial Rule was at last lifted on
January 2, 1981.
The Philippines became a new nation, and this, former President Marcos
called “The New Republic of the Philippines.”
Poems during this period of the Third Republic were romantic and
revolutionary.
Many Filipino songs dealt with themes that were true-to-life