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Western Visayan
Western Visayan
The beginnings of Western Visayan literature took its roots from its
epics and folklores. Along with that, Western Visayan literary tradition
was already flourishing even before the Spaniards arrived in the
Philippines. According to Alex C. Delos Santos in his book The Rise of
Kinaray-a History and Anthology of Contemporary Literature in
Antique,
Beyond its rich narrative and visual imageries, the epic, as well as the
other forms of folk literature in Western Visayas, resonate the region’s
culture and tradition. As Dr. Amorita C. Rabuco opines in her book
Hiligaynon Mythological Stories and Folktales,
WORKS CITED
Cruz, Isidoro M. Cultural Fictions: Narratives on Philippine Popular Culture, Politics, and
Culture. University of San Agustin, Iloilo City: Libro Agustino, 2004.
Delos Santos, Alex C. The Rise of Kinaray-a: History and Anthology of Contemporary
Literature. University of San Agustin, Iloilo City: Libro Agustino, 2003.
Lumbera, Bienvenido and Lumbera, Cynthia. Philippine Literature: A History and Anthology.
Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2005.
Manuel, E. Arsenio. Filipino Myths and Folktales Treasury Stories. Pasig City: Anvil
Publishing, Inc., 2007.
Rabuco, Amorita C. Hiligaynon Mythological Stories and Folktales: Analysis and Translation.
Iloilo City: Libro Agustino, University of San Agustin, 2006.