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Philippine Literature in English

During World War II from 1941-1945, Philippine literature in English experienced a dark period under strict prohibitions from the Japanese occupation. Writers felt suppressed but slowly developed a spirit of nationalism. A few works were published during this time including His Native Soil by Juan Laya in 1941 and Six Filipino Poets by Carlos Bulosan in 1942. Literature is studied to improve imagination and understand a country's traditions, culture, and help appreciate its rich heritage of ideas.

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Philippine Literature in English

During World War II from 1941-1945, Philippine literature in English experienced a dark period under strict prohibitions from the Japanese occupation. Writers felt suppressed but slowly developed a spirit of nationalism. A few works were published during this time including His Native Soil by Juan Laya in 1941 and Six Filipino Poets by Carlos Bulosan in 1942. Literature is studied to improve imagination and understand a country's traditions, culture, and help appreciate its rich heritage of ideas.

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Philippine Literature in

English
LITERATURE SPEAKS THE LANGUAGE OF IMAGINATION, AND THE STUDY
OF LITERATURE IS SUPPOSED TO TRAIN AND IMPROVE THE IMAGINATION.

1941 - 1945 YEARS


SOME EXAMPLES OF LITERARY WORKS

His Native Soil (Novel)


WRITTEN BY: JUAN LAYA
YEAR: 1941
Because of the strict prohibition
imposed by the Japanese in the
Six Filipino (Poets)
writing and publishing of works in
WRITTEN BY: CARLOS BULOSAN
English, Philippine literature in YEAR: 1942
English experienced a dark period.
I saw the Fall of the Philippines
Writings that came out during this period
(Story)
were journalistic in nature. Writers felt
WRITTEN BY: CARLOS P. ROMULO
suppressed but slowly, the spirit of YEAR: 1943
nationalism started to seep into their
consciousness. While some continued to The Laughter of my Father (Story)
write, the majority waited for a better WRITTEN BY: CARLOS BULOSAN
YEAR: 1944
climate to publish their works.

General Types of Literature


1. Prose - is composed of sentences and paragraphs written in the ordinary flow of conversation.
2. Poetry refers to verse expressions with meter and rhyme, line and stanza, and a more musical tone.
Types of Prose Types of Poetry
1. Novels 6. Anecdotes 1. Narrative Poetry
2. Short story 7. Essay - Epic, Metrical tale, Ballads
3. Plays 8. Biography 2. Lyric Poetry
4. Legends 9. News - Folksongs, Sonnets, Ode, Psalms, Corridos
5. Fables 3. Dramatic Poetry

Importance of Studying Philippine Literature in English


1. We study literature for us to understand it. By understanding it, we can appreciate our rich
heritage of ideas handed down by our ancestors.
2. By studying our literature we can understand more about our country's traditions and culture.
With this understanding, we can see our literary limitations which we find ways to overcome them.
3. Above all, as Filipinos who genuinely cherish and value our culture, we must demonstrate our
sincere concern for our own literature, which we may accomplish by reading literature from our
nation.

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