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21st Century Literature
21st Century Literature
The American
Colonial Period (
1898-1945)
The American Colonial Period
1. Filipino Poetry Poems during this period of the Third Republic were
romantic and revolutionary. Writers wrote openly of their criticism against
the government. The supplications of the people were coached in fiery,
colorful, violent, profane and insulting language.
2. Filipino songs dealt with themes that were really true-to-life like those of
grief, poverty, aspirations for freedom, love of God, of country and of
fellowmen.
The contemporary Period
The contemporary Period
d. Rebirth of Freedom (1986-present)
History took another twist. Once more, the Filipino people regained their
independence which they lost twenty years ago. In the span of four days from
February 21-25, 1986, the so-called People Power (Lakas ng Bayan) prevailed.
Together, the people barricaded the streets petitioning the government for changes
and reforms. Newspapers and other Publications Newspapers which were once
branded crony newspapers became instant opposition papers overnight. This was
true of BULLETIN TODAY which became the opposition paper.
The contemporary Period
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