CANONICAL AUTHORS.docx

21st Century Literature

The Philippines has a rich literary tradition that spans centuries This presentation will delve into the world of canonical writers in the Philippines

Focusing on the significant contributions of Jose Garcia Villa.

Philippine Literature

Philippine Literature is a fascinating tapestry of diverse cultural influences, reflecting the country's history, social landscape, and artistic expressions

What is Canonical ?

Canonical

Oxford dictionary, canonical /kənɒnɪkəl/ traditionally means anything that is included in a list of holy books that are accepted as genuine

Another definition given is its

connectedness with works of literature that are highly respected

Canonical

It comes from the root word "canon" or a generally accepted rule, standard or principle

Canonical authors are those who are highly esteemed and well-respected writers whose published works have contributed greatly in the field of literature

CANONICAL AUTHORS AND WORKS OF THE PHILIPPINE ARTIST IN LITERATURE

Prominent Canonical Writers: Jose Rizal, Nick Joaquin, F. Sionil Jose

1.Carlos P. Romulo · Multifaceted career spanned of 50 years · First Asian who served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly

· I am a Filipino (essay) – one of his

famous works that tackles about the pride and dignity of a Filipino

2. Jose Garcia Villa

· Doveglion - his pen name

· Footnote to Youth (short story) – one of his famous works

· He is known as the “Comma Poet” because of extensive use of punctuation marks in writing a poem.

He introduced the “reversed consonance rhyme scheme” in poetry.

3. Francisco Arcellana

He is considered the important progenitor of the modern Filipino short story in English

“Write the story that only you can write” The Flowers of May (short story) – one of hismajor works that won in

Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

4. Nick Joaquin

·Quijano de Manila (pen name) His famous works are “The Woman Who Had Two Navels,” A Portrait of the Artist as a Filipino.

· He was described as having a “rabid and insane love for books.”

5. Nestor Vicente Madali GonzalesBetter known as N.V Gonzales, a

fictionist, essayist, poet and a teacher His notable works include the novels “The Winds of April,” “The Bamboo Dancers and Season of Grace” and a short story entitled “Children of the Ash- Covered Loam”

6. Virgilio S. Almario

Rio Alma (pen name)

He is an artist, poet critic and renownetranslator, and cultural manager He is recognized for reviving and reinventing Filipino poetic forms. · In 1967, he released his first

collection of poems titled “Makinasyon Ilan Tula.”

6. Virgilio S. Almario

She is a poet, writer, teacher

and literary critic

· She is acknowledged by some as the Mother of Philippine Literature

· Her poetry is hailed for its witty and complex wordplay. This is evident in her two famous poems entitled “Bonsai” and “Little Marmoset.”

· Her works are characterized by a

remarkable fusion of style and substance, of craftsmanship and insight.

7 - Amado V. HernandezHe is known for his criticism of social

injustices in the Philippine and

was later imprisoned for his involvement in communist movement

· His novel “Mga Ibong Mandaragit,”

first written by Hernandez while in prison, isthe first socio-political novel that exposes the ills of the society as evident of the agrarian problems in 50s

8. Lazaro Francisco y Angeles He gained prominence as a writer not only for his social conscience but also for his “masterful handling of the Tagalog language” and “supple prose

“Master of the Tagalog Novel”

· His famous novels --- Ama, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Maganda pa ang Daigdig and Daluyong --- affirm his eminent place in Philippine Literature

Spotlight on Jose Garcia Villa

Villa's Contributions to Philippine Literature

Villa's Influence on the YouthVilla's work continues to inspire and empower young writers today His writing style and themes

resonate with contemporary audiences,

encouraging them to explore their own voices and perspectives