Directions: timeline that shows the history of Philippine Literature from Pre-Colonial to Colonial
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Timeline of Philippine Literature1. Pre-Colonial Period (Before 1521)Oral literature: epics, riddles, proverbs, folk songs, and legends.Passed down through storytelling, chanting, and songs.Reflects daily life, beliefs, and traditions of early Filipinos.2. Spanish Colonial Period (1521–1898)Introduction of the Roman alphabet and Christianity.Religious writings like pasyon, dalit, and senakulo.First Filipino books printed, e.g., Doctrina Christiana (1593).Emergence of secular literature such as awit and corrido.3. American Colonial Period (1898–1946)English became the medium of instruction and literature.Development of short stories, essays, and poetry in English.Newspapers and magazines flourished.Famous writers: Paz Marquez Benitez, Jose Garcia Villa.4. Japanese Occupation (1941–1945)Suppression of English; promotion of Tagalog and other local languages.Rise of Haiku and Tanaga poetry.Themes of nationalism and survival in wartime.5. Post-Colonial/Contemporary Period (1946–Present)Freedom of expression with mixed languages (Filipino, English, and vernacular).Modern themes: social change, identity, and political issues.Use of new media and digital platforms in literature.
