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    The Spanish colonial period in the Philippines lasted from 1565 to 1898. During this time, Spanish influences led to the development of Philippine literature. Notable early works included religious texts like the Christian Doctrine translated into local languages. Prominent figures included Francisco de San Jose, Gaspar Aquino de Belen, and Jose de la Cruz who wrote in a variety of genres including secular works, poems, and novels. Major works marked shifts to more nationalist themes, such as Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas and Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal.

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    The Spanish colonial period in the Philippines lasted from 1565 to 1898. During this time, Spanish influences led to the development of Philippine literature. Notable early works included religious texts like the Christian Doctrine translated into local languages. Prominent figures included Francisco de San Jose, Gaspar Aquino de Belen, and Jose de la Cruz who wrote in a variety of genres including secular works, poems, and novels. Major works marked shifts to more nationalist themes, such as Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas and Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal.

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    The Spanish colonial period in the Philippines lasted from 1565 to 1898. During this time, Spanish influences led to the development of Philippine literature. Notable early works included religious texts like the Christian Doctrine translated into local languages. Prominent figures included Francisco de San Jose, Gaspar Aquino de Belen, and Jose de la Cruz who wrote in a variety of genres including secular works, poems, and novels. Major works marked shifts to more nationalist themes, such as Florante at Laura by Francisco Balagtas and Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal.

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    The Spanish colonial period in the Philippines

    started 1565 during the time of Miguel Lopez de


    Legazpi, the first Spanish governor-general in the
    country. Literature started to flourish at this time.
    The spurt continued until the Cavite Revolt in
    1872. The Spaniards colonized the Philippines for
    more than three centuries.
    Spanish influences on the Philippine literature

    ALIBATA
    Christian Doctrine
    Spanish language became the literary language this time
    European legends and traditions
    Ancient literature was collected and translated to Tagalog
    Grammar books were printed in Filipino
    Religious tone
    Prominent Literature Pieces (First Books)
    Ang Doctrina Christiana (The Christian Doctrine)
    Nuestra Senora del Rosario
    Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de Hombre
    Ang Barlaan at Josephat
    The Passion
    Urbana at Felisa
    Ang mga Dalit kay Maria (Psalms for Mary)
    Prominent Figures during the period
    Francisco de San Jose
    Francisco Bagongbata (Medina)
    Gaspar Aquino de Belen
    -Mahal na Pasion ni Jesu Christo (Tagalog poem based on Christ’s
    passion, published on 1704)
    Jose de la Cruz
    -Komedya (Secular literature from Spain in the form of medieval
    ballads)
    -Moro-moro (Often dealt with the theme of Christians triumphing
    over the Moslems)
    Francisco Baltazar (Balagtas)
    -Florante at Laura (Written in sublime Tagalog about the
    tyranny in Albanya; also perceived as tyranny in his homeland)
    Jose Rizal
    -Noli me Tangere (chronicle the life and ultimate death of
    Ibarra, a Filipino educated abroad, who attempts to reform his
    country through education)
    -El Filibusterismo (Ibarra returning as Simoun)
    Andres Bonifacio
    -Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa (poem)
    Pedro Paterno
    -Ninay (First Filipino novel written in Spanish)
    Gregoria de Jesus
    =wife of Andres Bonifacio
    -wrote notable Tagalog poetry
    Leona Florentino
    =foremost Ilocano writer of her time
    -wrote poetry

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