Literature under the Spanish Colonization

An overview of Spanish colonization in the Philippines from 1565 to 1898, focusing on the Spanish motives of commerce and spreading Christianity, and how these factors fundamentally reshaped Philippine literature through the introduction of the Roman alphabet and new cultural themes.

Explores how poetry transitioned from pre-colonial oral traditions to themes of Christianity, including the introduction of 'Ladinos' (bilingual poets) and specific forms like the Pasyon, Awit, Corido, and Dalits.

Discusses early printed religious texts like the 'Doctrina Christiana', the evolution of narrative forms, and the rise of anecdotes, sermons (platica), novenas, novels, and essays as a means to teach moral values.

Details the various dramatic forms used to spread Christianity and entertain the public, including Karagatan, Duplo, Senakulo, Moriones, Moro-moro, Zarzuelas, and traditional performances like Salubong and Shadow plays (Karilyo).