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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

Pre-Spanish & Spanish


Period

Prepared by: Ms. Mara Camille B. Nañez


21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World
Pre-Spanish Period
(... - 1564)
Legend
a form of prose and the general theme of which is about the origin of a
thing, location, or name. The events are imaginary, devoid of truth and
unbelievable.
FOLK TALES
stories about life, adventure, love, horror, and humor where one can
derive lessons about life. These are useful to us because they help us
appreciate our environment, evaluate our personalities, and improve our
life’s perspectives.
EPICS
are long narrative poems that dealt with the protagonists’ or
heroes’ series of heroic achievements or events.
MYTHS
narratives that describe and portray in symbolic language the origin of
the basic elements and assumptions of a culture.
FOLK SONGS
oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the Pre-Spanish
period. Folk songs mirror the culture of the early Filipinos.
Spanish Period
(1565-1898)
Spanish Influences on Philippine Literature
● ALIBATA was the first Filipino alphabet which was
replaced by the Roman alphabet.
● Lessons on Christian Doctrine became the basis of
religious practices.
● The Spanish language which became the medium of
instruction and literary language during this time
lent many of its words to our language.
● Legends and traditions from Europe were
assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
The First Books
The First Books

Doctrina Cristiana
Printed: 1593 in Xylography.
Written by: Fr. Juan de Placencia
and Fr. Domingo Nieva, in Tagalog
and Spanish.
Contents: Pater Noster (Our Father), Ave Maria (Hail
Mary), Regina Coeli (Hail Holy Queen), and the Ten Commandments
of God, the Commandments of the Catholic Church, the Seven Mortal Sins,
How to Confess, and the
Catechism.
The First Books

The Passion
1. Pilapil version by Mariano Pilapil of Bulacan, 1814
2. The de Belen version by Gaspar Aquino de Belen of
Bataan, 1704
3. The de la Merced version by Aniceto de la Merced
of
Norzagaray, Bulacan,1856
4. The de Guia version by Luis de Guia in 1750.
The First Books

Nuestra Senora del Rosario


This was the second book printed in
the Philippines written by Fr. Blancas
de San Jose in 1602. It contains the
biographies of saints, novenas, and
questions and answers on religion.
The First Books

Urbana at Felisa
This book was written by Modesto de
Castro, known to as the Father of
Classic Prose in Tagalog. The book
contains the letters between two
sisters Urbana at Felisa and has
influenced greatly the behavior of
people in society because the letters
dealt with good behavior.
The First Books

Libro de los Cuatro


Post Primeras de Hombre
This is the first book printed in
typography..
The First Books

Ang Barlaan at Josephat


This is the first Biblical story printed in
the Philippines and translated from
Greek to Tagalog by Fr. Antonio de
Borja. The printed translation has 556
pages and believed to be the first
Tagalog novel published in the
Philippines. Fr. Agustin Mejia
translated this novel in Ilocano.
The First Books

Ang Mga Dalit Kay Maria


This is the first Biblical story printed in
the Philippines and translated from
Greek to Tagalog by Fr. Antonio de
Borja. The printed translation has 556
pages and believed to be the first
Tagalog novel published in the
Philippines. Fr. Agustin Mejia
translated this novel in Ilocano.
Folk Songs
Folk Songs

During the Spanish period, each region had its national song from
the lowlands to the mountains of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Folk songs truly manifest the Filipinos’ artistic feelings and innate
appreciation for love of beauty: Some examples of folk songs are:
Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen, Dandansoy, Sarong
Banggi, Atin Cu Pung Singsing
Recreational Plays
Recreational Plays

Tibag means to excavate. This is a ritual to remind the people


about the search of Saint Helena for the Holy Cross where Jesus
Christ was nailed and died.
Recreational Plays
Lagaylay is a special occasion to get together during the month of
May for the Pilarenos of Sorsogon. As early as April, ladies are
chosen, or mothers volunteer their girls to fulfill a vow or panata
during illness or even for a favor received. In Bicol, the people do
a ritual offering of praise, respect and love to the Blessed Cross by
Saint Helena on the mound she had dug in.
Recreational Plays
Cenaculo a dramatic performance to re-enact the passion and
death of Jesus Christ. There are two kinds of cenaculo: the Cantada
which is chanted like the Passion, and the
Hablada which has a more dignified theme where the lines are
spoken in a more deliberate manner showing the rhythmic measure
of each verse and stanza.
Recreational Plays
Panunuluyan is a reenactment of Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph in
search of an inn to deliver the baby Jesus.

Salubong an Easter play that dramatizes the meeting of the Risen


Jesus Christ and His Mother.
Recreational Plays
Carillo or Shadow Play is a dramatic entertainment performed on
dark nights projecting cardboard figures before a lamp against a
white sheet. The figures are moved like marionettes whose
dialogues are produced by experts and are drawn from Corrido,
Awit or some religious plays accompanied with songs.
Recreational Plays
Zarzuela is considered the Father of Drama. It is a musical
comedy or melodrama in three acts which dealt with man’s
passions and emotions like love, hate, revenge, cruelty, avarice or
some social and political problems.
Recreational Plays
Sainete is a short exaggerated musical comedy performed by
characters from the lower class. The themes were taken from
everyday life situations.
Recreational Plays
Moro-Moro is performed during town fiestas to entertain the
people and to remind them of their Christian religion. There is
usually a Christian princess or a nobleman’s daughter who is
captured by the Moros.
Recreational Plays
Karagatan is a poetic contest where a ritual is performed based on
a legend about a princess who dropped her ring into the middle of
the sea and who offered her hand in marriage to anyone who can
find it. A leader starts with an extemporaneous poem to announce
the purpose as he spins a “lumbo” or a “tabo” marked with a white
line. Whoever comes in the direction of the white line when the
spinning stops gets his chance to “go into the sea to look for the
ring.” The girl asks a riddle, and if he gives the correct answer, he
will offer the ring to the girl.
Recreational Plays
Balagtasan is a poetic joust or a contest of skills in debate on a
topic or issue. This is held in honor of Francisco “Balagtas”
Baltazar.

Dung-aw is a chant in free verse by a bereaved person beside the


corpse of the dead. Without definite meter or rhyming, the person
recites in poetic rhythm according to his feelings, emotions and
thoughts. Since it is personalized and usually deals with the life,
sufferings and sacrifices of the dead, it also includes apologies for
his misdeeds.

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