Canonical Authors in Philippine Literature – Vocabulary Review

Thirty vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, people, works, awards, and concepts from the lecture on canonical authors in Philippine literature.

Canonical Authors

Writers whose works society deems to possess significant literary value, forming part of the accepted literary canon.

Jose Garcia Villa

Filipino poet, critic, and painter (1908-1997) famous for innovative poetic techniques and the pen name “Doveglion.”

Doveglion

Villa’s pen name combining the images of a dove, eagle, and lion to represent facets of his personality.

Reversed Consonance Rhyme

Rhyming scheme invented by Villa in which the final consonants of corresponding words are reversed (e.g., near / rain).

Comma Poems

Villa’s style of placing a comma after every word, earning him the nickname “Comma Poet.”

Footnote to Youth

Villa’s short story that examines the responsibilities and realities of early marriage and family life.

The Anchored Angel

Recovery project and book compiling Villa’s poetry that had lapsed into obscurity.

Appassionata: Poems in Praise of Love

Villa’s 1979 collection celebrating romantic love through poetry.

“First, a poem must be magical”

Iconic Villa poem listing the essential qualities that a poem should embody.

Guggenheim Fellowship

Prestigious grant in creative writing awarded to Villa through poet-critic Conrad Aiken’s sponsorship.

National Artist Award for Literature (1973)

Highest Philippine cultural honor bestowed on Villa for his contributions to literature.

Adonis Durado

Cebu-born Filipino poet, designer, and cultural advocate (b. 1975) noted for modern Cebuano poetry.

Cebuano Poetry

Literary works composed in the Cebuano language, the primary medium of Durado’s poems.

Knight Fellowship (Ohio University)

Visual Communication fellowship received by Durado in 2017 for his design achievements.

Not All That Drops Falls

Durado poem reflecting life’s uncertainties and events that ultimately lead nowhere.

Balaki ko ‘Day Samtang Gasakay Ta’g Habalhabal

Durado poem portraying young lovers sharing an intimate motorcycle ride.

To Whom It May Not Concern

Durado’s bilingual poetry collection that was a 2019 International Book Awards finalist.

Society for News Design

Global organization that bestowed multiple design honors on Durado’s journalistic work.

Lacaba Prize for Cebuano Poetry

2000 literary award recognizing Durado’s excellence in Cebuano verse.

Gary Granada

Filipino musician, poet, and singer-songwriter (b. 1951) famed for socially charged songs.

Buyayang-Buyayang

Granada song blending languages to depict rural struggles, conflict, and hope.

The Gaylads

1970s pop group in which Gary Granada began his professional music career.

Political-Themed Songs

Musical pieces by Granada addressing social justice and political issues in the Philippines.

Lifetime Achievement Award (PMPC)

2015 Philippine Movie Press Club honor recognizing Granada’s four decades of artistic contribution.

Family Values Theme

Recurrent motif in Villa’s works emphasizing responsibility, kinship, and love of country.

Cultural Attaché

Position held by Villa (1952-1963) at the Philippine Mission to the UN, promoting national culture abroad.

City College of New York Poetry Workshop

Program directed by Villa (1952-1960) where he mentored aspiring poets.

Clay Magazine

Literary magazine cofounded by Villa at the University of New Mexico in the early 1930s.

Heritage Award for Literature

1962 recognition given to Villa for distinguished poetry and short stories.

Vicente Ranudo Literary Excellence Award

2019 accolade honoring Durado’s outstanding contributions to Visayan literature.