Philit Encar Trinidad

1. The Spanish Period

2. The Beginning Spanish occupied Philippines in early 15th century. First Filipino alphabet is Alibata when Spanish colonized Philippines they changed alibatas into Roman alphabet

3. Notable Works

4. Doctrina Christiana First Book Printed in the Philippines. Manila, 1593 By Lessing J. Rosenwald The book, printed in Gothic letters and Tagalog a bookish detective story the object of a hunt which has extended from Manila to Berlin, and from Italy to Chile, for four hundred and fifty years

5. Barlaan at Josaphat printed in the Philippines by Fr. Antonio de Borja, S.J. in 1708 1712–although a translation–is considered by researchers as the first novel in Tagalog. (J. Villa Panganiban, et al., 1987) story traces its origin to a Manichaean tract produced in Central Asia referred to as the Christianized version of Buddha’s life with Josaphat reaching enlightenment through he love of Jesus Christ.

6. IbongAdarna a mythical story, formed in narrative song and poetry called corrido considered a big part of the Philippine literature written by Jose dela Cruz a great poet here also known as HusengSisiw is about love, sacrifice and fantasy.

7. Florante at Laura Literature classic by Francisco Baltazar (also known as Balagtas) The name "Florante at Laura" is an abbreviation of the actual title which, written in archaic Tagalog, is: Pinagdaanang Buhay ni Florante at ni Laura sa Cahariang Albania: Quinuha sa madlang "cuadro histórico" o pinturang nagsasabi sa mgá nangyayari nang unang panahón sa Imperio ng̃ Grecia, at tinula ng isáng matouain sa versong Tagalog."

8. Urbana at Felisa By Modesto De Castro During 1938, 19th century emerged in Europe during the Renaissance used the epistolary style Main characters: Urbana and Feliza Projecting the code of conduct in church at home, in school, toward one’s fellowmen, mentors, parents and God which has cleansing effect of moral principles

9. AngPasyon A narrative poem about life and sufferings of Jesus in the hearts and mind of the natives The first Filipino writer is Fr. Gaspar Aquino de Belen Publish during 1704 in Manila.

10. Recreation Plays

11. Tibag Dramatic performance for the purpose of manifesting devotion for the holy cross.

12. Cenaculo Dramatic performance of the passion and death of Christ

13. Moro-Moro Also known as Comedia an old spanish play depicting Spain’s struggles against the Moors, who at one invaded the Spain.

14. Karagatan This is a socio religious play which is part of the rites held in connection with the death of a person. This ritual done four times.

15. Duplo Another socio religious play also played in the connection with the death of the person to comfort the bereaved family.

16. Lagaylay A special occasion for the pilareños of sorsogon during maytime to get together

17. zarzuela The father of drama, a musical comedy or melodrama three acts which death with men’s passion and emotions like love, hate, revenge, cruelty , avarice or some political problem.

18. Panunuluyan Philippine Christmas dramatic ritual narrating the whole family’s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem for Jesus Christ ‘s birth through songs.

19. Salubong Dramatize s the reunion of the risen Christ and his mother

20. Awit Have measures of twelve syllables and slowly sung to the accompaniment of a guitar or banduria.

21. Have measures of eight syllables and recited to a martial beat. ex. IbongAdarna Corrido

22. Balagtasan A poetic joust or contest of skill in debate on a particular topic.

23. Dung- aw A chant in free verse by a bereaved person or his representative besides the corpse of the dead.

24. A form of dramatic entertainment perform on a moonless night during a town fiesta or on darknights after a harvest. Carillo

25. Sainete A short musical comedy popular during the 18th century. They were exaggerated comedy shown between acts plays and were mostly performed by characters from the lower class.

26. Philippine literature Project # 2 Submitted by: Encar Trinidad Submitted to: Ms. Thelma Villaflores