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    The document summarizes Philippine literature during the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945. It discusses how Japanese colonizers introduced new literary forms like haiku and tanaga poetry. It also notes that many Filipino writers who previously wrote in English switched to writing in Tagalog due to Japanese language restrictions. The document provides examples of famous Filipino authors from this period like Macario Pineda, Narciso Reyes, and Liwayway Arceo and their works that commonly dealt with themes of nationalism, love, rural life, faith, and the arts.

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    The document summarizes Philippine literature during the Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945. It discusses how Japanese colonizers introduced new literary forms like haiku and tanaga poetry. It also notes that many Filipino writers who previously wrote in English switched to writing in Tagalog due to Japanese language restrictions. The document provides examples of famous Filipino authors from this period like Macario Pineda, Narciso Reyes, and Liwayway Arceo and their works that commonly dealt with themes of nationalism, love, rural life, faith, and the arts.

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    21ST CENTURY

    LITERATURE
    FROM THE
    PHILIPPINES
    AND THE
    OPENING PRAYER

    Lord Jesus, please give me a good mind that I may do all my


    works well in such a way that I will make you happy. Help me
    to understand and remember all the things that I must learn.
    Help me to enjoy and be happy with the subject which I find
    so hard. Amen.
    At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:

    1.Diff erenti ate the Cultures of Spanish


    and Japanese Colonizers regarding their literary
    works

    2. Recall the literary works brought by Japanese


    Colonizati on

    3. Demonstrate understanding with the history of


    colonizati on in the Philippines
    POST-WAR
    PERIOD
    (JAPANESE
    OCCUPATION)
    HISTORICAL EVENTS

    Philippine Literature was interrupted in its


    development when the Philippines was again
    conquered by another foreign country, Japan.
    Philippine literature in English can to a halt.
    Except for the tribune and the Philippine review,
    almost all newspapers in English were stopped by
    the Japanese.
    HISTORICAL EVENTS

    The weekly Liwayway was


    placed under strict surveillance unti l it was
    managed by a Japanese named Ishiwara. This had
    an advantageous effect of Filipino Literature,
    which experienced renewed att enti on because
    writers in English turned to writi ng in Filipino.
    HISTORICAL EVENTS

    Juan Laya, who used to write in English turned to


    Filipino because of the strict prohibiti ons of the
    Philippines of the Japanese regarding any writi ng
    in English. In other words, Filipino literature was
    given a break during this period. Many wrote
    plays, poems, short stories, etc. Topics and
    themes were oft en about life in the provinces.
    Literary Works
    brought by
    Japanese
    Colonizers
    Literary Works brought by Japanese Colonizers

    HAIKU

    – A poem of free verse that the Japanese liked. It was


    made up of 17 syllables divided into three
    lines. The fi rst line had 5 syllables, the second had 7
    syllables, and the third had 5. It is allegorical in
    meaning. It is short and covers a wide scope in
    meaning.
    EXAMPLE:

    An old silent pond...


    A frog jumps into the pond,
    splash! Silence again.

    Autumn moonlight-
    a worm digs silently
    into the chestnut.

    In the twilight rain


    this brilliant-hued hibiscus -
    A lovely sunset.

    - Matsuo Basho
    Literary Works brought by Japanese Colonizers

    TANAGA

    - A “tanaga” consists of four lines with seven syllables each


    with a rhyme at ending each line. However, this varies
    depending on the rhyme schemes.

    - is also allegorical in meaning.


    EXAMPLE:

    Hindi pa ba sapat na
    Pagmamahal na sobra
    Ngayon ay lumisan na
    Mayroon na bang iba?
    EXAMPLE:

    Pink sky streams around grey clouds


    Over the mountains in shrouds
    In silence – I hesitate
    Early morn – I meditate
    Literary Works brought by Japanese Colonizers

    FILIPINO DRAMA

    - The drama experienced a lull during the Japanese period


    because movie houses showing American films were closed.
    The big movie houses were just made to show stage shows.
    Many of the plays were reproductions of English plays to
    Tagalog.
    Famous Filipino
    Authors during
    Japanese
    Colonialism
    Fam ous Filipino A ut hors during J apanese Colonialism

    MACARIO PINEDA

    – a writer who was known with this short


    story, “Suyuan sa Tubigan”.
    Fam ous Filipino A ut hors during J apanese Colonialism

    NARCISO REYES

    – was a Filipino diplomat and author.


    He wrote “Lupang Tinubuan”.
    Fam ous Filipino A ut hors during J apanese Colonialism

    LIWAYWAY ARCEO

    – was a multi-awarded Tagalog


    fictionist, journalist, radio scriptwriter
    and editor from
    the Philippines. Arceo authored several
    well-received novels, such as Canal de
    la Reina and Titser.
    Literary Styles and Themes

    The common theme of most poems during


    the Japanese occupati on was nati onalism,
    country, love, and life in the barrios, faith,
    religion, and the arts.
    Literary Examples

    Lupang Tinubuan by Narciso Reyes; Uhaw ang


    Tigang na Lupa by Liwayway Arceo; Lunsod
    Nayon at Dagat-dagatan by NVM Gonzales.
    Thank You
    For Listening!

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