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Philippine Literature During American Period
Philippine Literature During American Period
IN 1920 CHARACTERISTIC OF
The UP College Folio was later replaced by LITERATURE DURING THIS
the Philippine Collegian. PERIOD
Dead Stars by Paz Marquez Benitez stand A. LITERATURE IN SPANISH
out as a model of perfection in character
delineation, local color, plot and message. CECILIO APOSTOL – wrote “A RIZAL”
and considered the best poem in praise of the
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hero of bagumbayan. the best of his poem in a book called
Crisalidas, and
FERNANDO MA. GUERERO – he collected
one of the poems written in this book masterpiece.
“INVOCACION A RIZAL”
ARMANDO V. HERNANDEZ – was dubbed
JESUS BALMORI – well known for his pen “Poet of the Laborers”, his masterpiece is “
name of Batikuling. He and Manuel Bernabe ANG PANDAY”
participated in a debate on theb topic –
“REMEMBRANCE and FORGETFULNESS”. VALERIANO HERNANDEZ PENA – known
He was elected Poet Laureate in spanish as Tandang Anong, he considers “NENA
besting Manuel Bernabe. AT
NENENG “his masterpiece.
MANUEL BERNABE – is a lyric poet. He O ED REGALADO – a popular story teller,
was more attractive to the public in a novelist and newspaper man. He reach the
debate with Balmori because of the peak of his success by the “sumpong” of
melodious words he used. He defended his pen.
OLVIDO.
CLARO M. RECTO – he collected his poems
JULIAN CRUZ BALMACEDA
in a book entitled BAJO LOS COCOTEROS. CLASSIFIED THREE KINDS
One of his writings dedicated to Rizal is OF TAGALOG POETS:
“ANTE EL MARTIR”.
1. POET OF THE HEART (MAKATA NG
OTHER WRITERS IN SPANISH PUSO)
ADELINA GUERREA – was first woman poet These included Lope K. Santos, Inigo Ed.
in the Philippines who was good in Regalado,. Carlos Gatmaitan, Pedro
Spanish. She obtained the Nobel Prize in Deogracias del Rosario, Ildefonso Santos,
her EL NIDO. Amado V. Hernandez, Nemecio Carabana,
and Mar Antonio.
ISIDRO MARPORI – became famous for
his four books entitled AROMA DE 2. POETS OF LIFE (MAKATA NG BUHAY)
ENSUENO.
Led by Lope K. Santos, Jose Corazon De
MACARIO ADRIATICO – wrote of Legend Jesus, Florentino Collantes, Patricio Mariano,
of Mindoro entitled LA PUNTA DE Carlos Garmaitan, and Amado V. Hernandez
SALTO.
3. POETS OF THE STAGE (MAKATA
EPIFANIO DE LOS SANTOS NG TANGHALAN)
PERIOD OF SELF-DISCOVERY
AND GROWTH (1925-1941)
By this time, Filipino writers had acquired
the mastery of English writing. They now
confidently and competently wrote on a lot
of subjects although the old-time favorites of
love and youth persisted. They went into all
forms of writing like the novel and the drama.
ZARZUELA
is a Spanish lyric-dramatic genre that
alternates between spoken and sung
scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and
popular song, as well as dance.
derive from the name of a Royal hunting
lodge, the Palacio de la Zarzuela near
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Two main forms of zarzuela REYES
1.Baroque zarzuela
Severino Reyes
>> the earliest style
>> He was the fifth child born in Santa Cruz, Manilla
>> a mixture of gods, mythological creatures in 1861.
and rustic or pastoral comedy characters.
>> Reyes would complete his Bachelor of
2.Romantic zarzuela Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas
Zarzuela in the Philippines >> one of the most renowned literary talents of
Filipino descent and he is considered to be one of
a strong tradition in the Philippines where the most talented writers and playwrights of
it is also known as sarswela/sarsuela. Tagalog literature.
reflects the culture and different scenarios of >> He is very well-known and respected for his
life in the Philippines literary talents. In fact, for many, he is known as the
“Father of Filipino Plays”
It was influenced by the Spaniards when
they colonized the country, and it became a >> Reyes was famous for writing "Mga Kuwento ni
part of the Philippine culture. Lola Basyang" (Tales of Lola Basyang), a series of
fairy tale stories told by Lola Basyang, an old woman
“the zarzuela was brought to Manila in with loadful of ancient stories stuck in her ancient
1879…” baul
.
WALANG SUGAT >> He was nicknamed "Don Binoy".
BY SEVERINO
>> One of the most cited and famous plays that he Tenyong - a person who loves his family,
created was the zarzuela "Walang Sugat" (No love ones and country
Wounds)
. Julia - the “love of my life” of Tenyong
>> Reyes died on September 15, 1942 at the age of Juana - mother of Julia
81. Lucas - Tenyong’s grantor of favors
Miguel - person who wants to marry Julia
WALANG SUGAT FEATURES: Tadeo - father of Miguel
Meaning “no wound” or “unwounded” - has a secret love for Juana
An 1898 Tagalog Language Zarsuela Kapitan Inggo - father of Tenyong
Music by a Filipino composer Fulgencio - husband of Putin
Tolentino
Kapitana Putin - mother of Tenyong
Written by Filipino playwright Severino
Reyes - wife of Inggo
Denoeument
During the wedding ceremony of Julia, it
was interrupted by someone telling that Tenyong
was fatally wounded and he returns with a dying
wish.
Out of the knowledge of Julia that it was
just a trap to stop and interrupt the wedding so that
they can live together again.
THEME
“Love always prevails.”
“Promises are meant to be fulfilled.”
“Fight against oppression of rights and injustice.”
MORAL
1. Forgiveness
2. Fight for your own right
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