Spanish Period (1521-1898):
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Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal
Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas
Ibong Adarna (The Adarna Bird) anonymous
Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell) by Jose Rizal
Jose Garcia Villa, poet
American Period (1898-1946):
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The Woman Who Had Two Navels by Nick Joaquin
The Bamboo Dancers by NVM Gonzalez
The Philippine Saga: A Pictorial History of the Philippines by Jose Garcia Villa
Carlos Bulosan, novelist and essayist
Jose Garcia Villa, poet
Japanese Period (1942-1945):
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The Heart of a Filipino by Carlos Bulosan
Philippine Literature During the Japanese Era by Lourdes Brillantes
Jose Garcia Villa, poet
Contemporary Period (1946-Present):
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Banaag at Sikat by Lope K. Santos
Ilustrado by Miguel Syjuco
Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan
Bob Ong, author and social commentator
Nick Joaquin, novelist and essayist
Sure, here are five examples of famous literary texts and artists during the Spanish
period in the Philippines (1521-1898):
1. "Noli Me Tangere" by Jose Rizal - This novel was published in 1887 and is considered
one of the most important works in Philippine literature. It is a social commentary on
the injustices and corruption in the Spanish colonial government and the Catholic
Church in the Philippines.
2. "El Filibusterismo" by Jose Rizal - This novel was published in 1891 and is the sequel to
"Noli Me Tangere." It continues the themes of social injustice and corruption in the
Spanish colonial government and the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
3. "Florante at Laura" by Francisco Balagtas - This epic poem was published in 1838 and is
considered a masterpiece of Philippine literature. It tells the story of the love between
Florante, a prince, and Laura, a princess, and their struggles against political oppression.
4. "Ibong Adarna" (The Adarna Bird) - This anonymous epic poem is believed to have been
written during the Spanish colonial period. It tells the story of three brothers who set
out to capture the magical Adarna bird to cure their father's illness.
5. Jose Garcia Villa - Villa was a Filipino poet, writer, and visual artist who gained
international recognition for his avant-garde poetry. He is considered one of the
greatest poets of the 20th century and is known for his use of "comma poems," a form
of poetry that emphasizes the placement and spacing of punctuation marks.
Sure, here are five examples of famous literary texts and artists during the American
period in the Philippines (1898-1946):
1. "The Woman Who Had Two Navels" by Nick Joaquin - This novel was published in 1961
and is considered one of the best works of Philippine literature. It explores themes of
identity, colonialism, and the search for personal freedom.
2. "The Bamboo Dancers" by N.V.M. Gonzalez - This short story was published in 1959 and
is considered a classic of Philippine literature. It tells the story of a young boy who
dreams of becoming a bamboo dancer, but is hindered by poverty and societal
expectations.
3. "The Philippine Saga: A Pictorial History of the Philippines" by Jose Garcia Villa - This
book was published in 1946 and is a comprehensive history of the Philippines, told
through a series of photographs and illustrations.
4. Carlos Bulosan - Bulosan was a Filipino American writer and activist who gained fame for
his novel "America Is in the Heart" (1946), a semi-autobiographical account of his
experiences as a migrant laborer in the United States.
5. Jose Garcia Villa - Villa continued to write and publish during the American period and
gained international recognition for his avant-garde poetry. He is considered one of the
greatest poets of the 20th century and is known for his use of "comma poems," a form
of poetry that emphasizes the placement and spacing of punctuation marks.
Sure, here are five examples of famous literary texts and artists during the Japanese
period in the Philippines (1942-1945):
1. "The Heart of a Filipino" by Carlos Bulosan - This book was published in 1946 and is a
collection of essays and stories about the experiences of Filipinos during the Japanese
occupation of the Philippines.
2. "Philippine Literature During the Japanese Era" by Lourdes Brillantes - This book
provides an overview of Philippine literature during the Japanese period, including
poetry, short stories, and plays.
3. Jose Garcia Villa - Villa continued to write and publish during the Japanese period,
although his output was limited. He is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th
century and is known for his use of "comma poems," a form of poetry that emphasizes
the placement and spacing of punctuation marks.
4. Liwayway A. Arceo - Arceo was a Filipino writer who began her career during the
Japanese period. She is known for her socially conscious works, which explore issues of
poverty, oppression, and corruption.
5. Manuel Arguilla - Arguilla was a Filipino writer and activist who is best known for his
short stories, which often focused on the lives of ordinary Filipinos. His works include
"How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" and "Midsummer." Arguilla was killed by
the Japanese during World War II.
Sure, here are five examples of famous literary texts and artists during the
Contemporary period in the Philippines (1946-present):
1. "Dekada '70" by Lualhati Bautista - This novel was published in 1983 and is a landmark
work in Philippine literature. It tells the story of a middle-class family during the Martial
Law era in the Philippines and explores themes of political oppression and social
injustice.
2. "Smaller and Smaller Circles" by F.H. Batacan - This crime novel was published in 2002
and is considered a modern classic of Philippine literature. It tells the story of two Jesuit
priests who investigate a series of gruesome murders in Manila.
3. "Alamat ng Gubat" (Legend of the Forest) by Bob Ong - This novel was published in
2003 and is a satirical work that uses animals as allegories to comment on Philippine
society. It is one of the best-selling works of Philippine literature in recent years.
4. Jose Dalisay Jr. - Dalisay is a prolific writer and has won numerous awards for his works,
which include novels, short stories, and essays. He is known for his use of historical
themes and his insights into contemporary Philippine society.
5. Lav Diaz - Diaz is a filmmaker and writer who is known for his epic films, which often
explore the struggles of the poor and marginalized in Philippine society. He has won
numerous awards for his works, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.