The document discusses four periods of Philippine literature: the American period from 1898-1941, the Japanese period from 1941-1945, the rebirth of freedom from 1946-1970, and key works from each period like Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas and Panday Pira.
The document discusses four periods of Philippine literature: the American period from 1898-1941, the Japanese period from 1941-1945, the rebirth of freedom from 1946-1970, and key works from each period like Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas and Panday Pira.
The document discusses four periods of Philippine literature: the American period from 1898-1941, the Japanese period from 1941-1945, the rebirth of freedom from 1946-1970, and key works from each period like Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas and Panday Pira.
The document discusses four periods of Philippine literature: the American period from 1898-1941, the Japanese period from 1941-1945, the rebirth of freedom from 1946-1970, and key works from each period like Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas and Panday Pira.
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IV.
AMERICAN PERIOD (1898-1941)
The Filipino Revolutionists won against the Spaniards who colonized us for more than 300 years. Our flag was hoisted on June 12, 1898 as a symbol of our independence. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected the first President of the Philippine Republic but this was short-lived. The Fil.-American was resulted in the defeat of Gen. Miguel Malvar in 1903.
KAHAPON, NGAYON AT BUKAS (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow) written by Aurelio Tolentino
IV. THE JAPANESE PERIOD (1941-1945)
Between 1941-1945, Philippine Literature was interrupted in its development when the Philippines was again conquered by another foreign country, Japan. Philippine literature in English came to a halt. In other words, Filipino literature was given a break during this period. Many wrote plays, poems, short stories, etc. Topics and themes were often about life in the provinces.
Jose Ma. Hernandez (wrote PANDAY PIRA)
IV. THE REBIRTH OF FREEDOM (1946-1970)
Filipinos had, by this time, learned to express themselves more confidently but post-war problems beyond language and print-like economic stability. The threat of new ideas and mortality. Had to be grappled with side by side.