21st Century
Literature
from the
Philippines
and the World
A. Advincula
hilippine Literature during Precolonial Perio
Folktale
Literature was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
- This is a
whichcharacteristically anonymous,
means letter, from literatus which means learning.
Literature covers both oral and written forms of work which
timeless,manifest
and placeless
expressive tale
or imaginative quality,
timelessness, and lastly, universality.
nobilitycirculated
of thoughts,
orally among people.
Literature takes
subject.
significant human experiences as its main
Fable Any form of writing intellectual, artistic value, and creative
imaginations.
-this features animal characters or
inanimate objects that behave like people.
Legend
-This is presented as history but is unlikely
to be true.
Myth Literature was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
which means letter, from literatus which means learning.
-This is told to explain a belief, practice, or a
Literature covers both oral and written forms of work which
manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
natural phenomenon.
timelessness, and lastly, universality.
Literature takes significant human experiences as its main
Epic subject.
Any form of writing intellectual, artistic value, and creative
imaginations.
-This narrative poem celebrates the
adventures and achievements of a hero.
Epic
-This narrative poem celebrates the
adventures and achievements of a
Literature was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
hero. which means letter, from literatus which means learning.
Literature covers both oral and written forms of work which
manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
-a story that
timelessness,extends
and lastly, universality. over a long
Literature takes significant human experiences as its main
period ofAnytime
form of writingor
subject.
tells
intellectual, odand creative
artistic value, great
events or adventures and
imaginations.
misadventures of a hero with
supernatural powers.
Elements of Epic
a.A heroLiterature
with legendary proportions
was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
-the epic hero
Literature covers both oralis typically
and written forms of work which well-
which means letter, from literatus which means learning.
manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
known in his time, often reaching
timelessness, and lastly, universality.
Literature takes significant human experiences as its main
superstar
subject.
Any formstatus.
of writing intellectual, artistic value, and creative
imaginations.
-in ancient legends, the hero often
is either partially divine, or at least
protected by the gods.
b. Multiple Settings
-the actions of the hero span the
continent, either realms, or even
Literature was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
worlds. Literature covers both oral and written forms of work which
which means letter, from literatus which means learning.
manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
c. Involvement of the
timelessness, and lastly, universality.
Literature takes significant human experiences as its main
Supernatural
subject.
Any form of writing intellectual, artistic value, and creative
imaginations.
-gods, demons, angels, time/space
travel, cheating death, immortality,
and other supernatural elements.
d. Adventures of
Superhuman strength and
valor Literature was derived from the Latin word “literatura” (Latin)
which means letter, from literatus which means learning.
Literature covers both oral and written forms of work which
-the hero accomplishes
manifest expressive or imaginative quality, nobility of thoughts,
timelessness, and lastly, universality.
Literature takes significant human experiences as its main
feats no real human could,
subject.
Any form of writing intellectual, artistic value, and creative
imaginations.
both physically and mentally.
Proverbs
-are practical observations and
philosophy of everyday life that are
written usually in rhyming scheme.
Examples:
Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga.
(Whatever the tree, so is the fruit.)
Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga.
(If you don’t preserve, you can expect no
reward.)
Riddles
-are like proverbs with one main
difference: they demand an answer and
are used to test the wits of those who are
listening to them.
Folksongs
-are beautiful songs that are informal
expressions of our ancestors’
experiences in life.
Questions:
1. How can these precolonial
forms of literature be use to
your life right now?
2. Do you think you can still use
the lessons they teach in your
daily life?