February 15, 2023 21sr Century Lit

21st Century Literature
Sarah Jean N. Gapoy, TI

Philippine Literary Periods
JORDAN HYMN
REVIEW
What is Literature?
Why reading a literature is important?
Importance of Literature
Reading great literature

exercises imagination.
transports us out of our current
situation in to other periods and
places.
Reading great literature enables

us to see the world through the
eyes of others.
Great works of literature have

played a fundamental role in
shaping society.
encourages contemplation and
improves our language and
vocabulary skills.

helps us understand
humanity
Literary Timeline
Literary Timeline
e g h d a b i j c f
PRE-SPANISH • Indigenous Philippine
LITERATURE
 The evolution of literature was based on
traditions and customs of a
Philippine literature
particular area of the country.
depended on the
influences of • Philippines is an archipelago. It
colonization and the consists of several islands, and
each of this island has a unique
spirit of the age. cultures and traditions, bearing
different set of native literature.
 The first Filipino
alphabet called
ALIBATA was
replaced by the
Roman alphabet.
Perishable
Written and Oral
materials
Literature
Handed Orally
Riddles
Epigrams
Poems
Folk Tales
Epic Age
Legend
SPANISH PERIOD (1521-1871)
Literature in this period may be classified as religious

prose and poetry and secular prose and poetry.
+Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature

-ALIBATA, was replaced by the Roman alphabet
PERIOD OF The Propaganda Movement
ENLIGHTENMENT (1872-1896)
- This movement was spearheaded
(1872- 1898) mostly by the intellectual middle-
class like Jose Rizal, Marcelo del
In 19th Century,
Filipino intellectuals Pilar; Graciano Lopez Jaena,
educated in Europe Antonio Luna, Mariano Ponce,
called Illustrados Jose Ma. Panganiban, and Pedro
began to write about
the hitch of Paterno.
colonization.
Rizal’s writings: Del Pilar’s writings:
Noli Me Tangere, Mi Pagibig sa Tinubuang Lupa
Ultimo Adios, Sobre La (Love of Country), Kaingat
Indolencia Delos Filipinos Kayo (Be Careful), and
and Filipinas Dentro De Dasalan at Tocsohan (Prayers
Cien Aňos. and Jokes)
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).
THE AMERICAN
REGIME (1898-1944)
 Philippine literature in Spanish

time started to lose its track on
the first decade.
The Japanese -Japan, conquered
Period (1941-1945) the Philippines
-all newspapers in
English were
Filipino Poetry During This Period
stopped by the
- The common theme of most poems Japanese
during the Japanese occupation was
nationalism, country, love, and life in the
barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.
Famous Japanese Poem

a. Haiku- 17 syllables ;three lines (5-7-5)
The Philippine Literature
in English (1941-1945)
- Dark Period because of the strict prohibitions imposed

by the Japanese in the writing and publishing of works in
English
Rebirth of Freedom(1946-1970)
- “struggle of mind and spirit” posed by the

sudden
freedom from the enemy, and the wild desire
to see print.
- Literary writing in vernacular became popular.
- The writers had a better knowledge of their craft
and enjoyed political activism.
Period of Activism (1970-1972)
- The Literary Revolution

The youth became vocal with
their sentiments. They demanded a
change in the government. It was
manifested in the bloody
demonstrations and the sidewalk
expressions but also in literature.
Period of New Society (1972-
1980)
Filipino Poetry during the
Period of the New Society
Themes of most poems dealt with patience,
regard for native culture, customs and the
beauties of nature, and surroundings.
Period of the Third Republic
(1981-1985)
- 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.
- Songs dealt with themes that were true-to-life like those
of grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God,
of country and fellowmen.
POST-EDSA 1 REVOLUTION
(1986-1999)
- Filipino people regained their independence, which they
lost twenty years ago.
- In four days from February 21-25, 1986, the so-called
People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed.
- Several changes already became evident. It was noticed
in the new Filipino songs, newspapers, speeches, and
even in the television programs. The now crony
newspapers that enjoyed an overnight increase in
circulation were THE INQUIRER, MALAYA, and the
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL.
21st CENTURY PERIOD
- The new trends have been used and introduced to meet
the need and tastes of the new generation.
- 21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined

to compete with the style and format of writing as well.
- New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the

literary pieces produced nowadays.
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21st Century Literature

Sarah Jean N. Gapoy, TI

Reading great literature

Reading great literature enables

Great works of literature have

Reading great literature

Literature in this period may be classified as religious

+Spanish Influences On Philippine Literature

Jaena’s writings: Ang Fray Botod, La Hija Del

 Philippine literature in Spanish

Famous Japanese Poem

- Dark Period because of the strict prohibitions imposed

- “struggle of mind and spirit” posed by the

- The Literary Revolution

- 21st Century learners are demanded to be ICT inclined

- New codes or lingos are used to add flavor in the

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