Philippine Literature: Canonical Authors and Regional Literature (Vocabulary Flashcards)

A set of vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms, people, works, and contextual concepts from the lecture notes on canonical authors, national artists, and regional Philippine literature.

canonical

A collection of works considered the most important or representative of a literary tradition, genre, or historical period.

canonical authors

Authors whose works are included in a canonical collection and often set the standard for quality and influence in their field.

National Artists in Literature

Filipino honorees honored for outstanding contributions to literature; the list includes several renowned writers (e.g., Villa, Hernandez, Joaquin, Romulo, Gonzales, Arcellana, Tiempo, Sionil Jose, Roces, Almario, Lumbrera, Francisco, Bautista).

Footnote to Youth

A short story by Jose Garcia Villa about the consequences of early marriage.

Mga Ibong Mandaragit

A novel by Amado Hernandez addressing social issues in Philippine society.

May Day Eve

A famous short story by Nick Joaquin exploring memory, choices, and the past after World War II.

I am a Filipino

A work by Carlos P. Romulo reflecting Filipino identity and patriotism.

The Bread of Salt

A coming-of-age short story by N.V.M. Gonzales about longing and adolescence.

The Mats

A notable literary work (poetry collection) associated with Virgilio S. Almario.

A Blade of Fern

A poetry collection by Virgilio S. Almario.

Ibong Adarna

A classic Filipino epic/folk tale about a magical bird, widely known in Philippine literature.

Sulyap at Suri sa Nababagong Lipunan

Bienvenido Lumbrera’s work examining society during social change.

Maganda Pa Ang Daigidig

Lazaro Francisco’s literary work; title appears in the National Artists of Literature list.

The Archipelago

Cirilo Bautista’s work; title of a major literary piece.

Alejandro Roces

National Artist for Literature; journalist and writer; known for humorous stories and contributions to Filipino literature.

Jose Garcia Villa

National Artist for Literature; pen name Doveglion; critic and writer; authored Footnote to Youth.

Carlos P. Romulo

National Artist; diplomat; former Secretary of Foreign Affairs; President of the United Nations General Assembly (1949–1950). Works include The Filipino Flag Rises Alone and Walked with Heroes.

Nick Joaquin

National Artist; historian and journalist; wrote May Day Eve and other landmark works after World War II.

N.V.M. Gonzales

National Artist; author of The Bread of Salt; noted for autobiographical fiction and lyrical prose.

Francisco Arcellana

National Artist; prolific writer of short stories and poetry; influential in Philippine literary scene.

Edith L. Tiempo

National Artist; poet and teacher; mentor to many Filipino writers.

F. Sionil Jose

National Artist; prominent novelist known for the Rosales Saga and social realist themes.

Virgilio S. Almario

National Artist; poet and critic (also known as Rio Alma); associated with The Mats, A Blade of Fern, and other works.

Bienvenido Lumbrera

National Artist; wrote Sulyap at Suri sa Nababagong Lipunan.

Lazaro Francisco

National Artist; wrote Maganda Pa Ang Daigidig.

Cirilo Bautista

National Artist; wrote The Archipelago.

Doctrina Christiana

The first book printed in the Philippines (1593) during the Spanish regime.

Duplo

An early Filipino verse form that evolved into Balagtasan; participants debate in verse.

Balagtasan

A Filipino literary debate in verse, developed from the Duplo tradition.

Ili-Ili

A Hiligaynon lullaby; a cradle song used to develop communication skills in children.

Ambahan

A traditional Visayan/Hiligaynon syllabic-poetic expression.

Siday

A long poem performed by two poets representing two families, often before marriage.

Balitaw

A love song delivered as a debate between a man and a woman.

Asoy

A legend or folktale narrative in Hiligaynon culture.

Life of Lam-ang (Biag ni Lam-ang)

Ilocano epic poem by Pedro Bucaneg about a heroic life; foundational to Ilocano literature.

Pedro Bucaneg

Father of Ilocano literature; traditional compiler and author of Biag ni Lam-ang.

Maming

First published Cebuano short story by Vicente Sotto; foundational in Cebuano literature.

Ang Suga

Cebuano periodical that published Cebuano writers and works.