Literature under the Spanish Colonization

Summary

A comprehensive lecture on the development, themes, and various forms of Philippine literature that emerged during the 333-year Spanish colonial period.

Highlights

Historical Background and Spanish Influence00:03:56

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.

Development of Poetry00:11:23

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.

Development of Prose00:16:02

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.

Development of Drama00:21:20

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).