Contemporary Literature

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What is literature?

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Literature originates from the Latin 'littera' meaning 'letter'. It is a product of imagination, thought, and emotion, reflecting society, human nature, and reality.

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What are the main genres of literature?

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The main genres of literature are Prose, Poetry, and Drama.

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What are the key periods in the Philippine literary timeline?

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1. Pre-Colonial (before 1565): Oral traditions, Baybayin writing. 2. Spanish Colonial (1565-1898): Printing press, nationalist writings. 3. American Colonial (1898-1946): Rise of English literature. 4. Japanese Occupation (1942-1945): Censorship, revival of Filipino. 5. Contemporary (1946-present): Post-war struggles, modern genres.

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What are the characteristics of contemporary literature in the Philippines?

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Themes include political oppression, migration, gender, identity, and environment. It is multilingual and features new forms like graphic novels and blogs.

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Name some notable Filipino authors and their works.

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Lualhati Bautista - 'Dekada '70', 'Bata, Bata Paano Ka Ginawa'. Ricky Lee - 'Himala', 'Bahay ni Marta'. F. Sionil José - 'The Pretenders', 'Mass'.

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What are emerging trends in Philippine literature?

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Emerging trends include LGBTQ+ literature, environmental writing, diaspora narratives, and a boom in Young Adult fiction.

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What is the definition of poetry?

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Poetry is a literary genre characterized by rhyme, rhythm, meter, lines, and stanzas, often conveying stories figuratively.

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What are the elements of poetry?

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Elements include sense, figure of speech, connotation, imagery, sound, tone color, rhyme, rhythm, and structure.

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What is structuralism in literary criticism?

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Structuralism focuses on how meaning is formed through patterns and structures within language, rather than individual interpretations.

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Who are key figures in structuralism?

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Ferdinand de Saussure (language as a system of signs), Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Roland Barthes.