Philippine Literature

Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news, reporting, poetry,

stories, plays, essays, and novels which clearly depicted their love of country

and their longings for independence.

• Edsa I Period

• American Period

• Pre-Spanish Period

• The 3rd Republic Period

The Philippines had literature such as legends, folk tales, folk songs, and the

like.

• Spanish Period

• Japanese Period

• Pre-Spanish Period

• Period of Enlightenment

Filipino literature was given a break during this period for the Filipino

literature was prohibited from using. Many wrote plays, poems, short stories,

etc. Topics and themes were often about life in the provinces.

• Japanese Period

• American Period

• Pre-Spanish Period

• American Period

Poetry during this period was romantic and revolutionary.

• The 3rd Republic Period

• Edsa I Period

• 21st Century Period

• Pre-Spanish Period

Poetry during this period was dealt with patience, regard for native culture

and customs.

• The 3rd Republic Period

• 21st Century Period

• Edsa I Period

• New Society Period