Nationalistic Period

A nation pertains to a stable, historically developed community of people with territory,

economy, culture and language united under one government. Nationalism means love for
one’s country and its people. The influx of liberal ideas from Europe with the opening of Suez
Canal paved the way of the Nationalistic period.
Nationalistic period covers the Propaganda movements and the Revolutionary
movement. Propaganda means the good reforms to be established.
Characteristics:
1. Planted seeds of nationalism in Filipinos- because of the Propaganda movement.
2. Language shifted from Spanish to Tagalog- to use the primary language of the Filipinos.
3. Addressed the masses instead of the “intelligentsia”- means to establish education to
all.
Literary Forms:
1. Propaganda Literature- written documents with peaceful means and words.
a. Political Essays- Talks about the News Articles (Newspapers), editorials, or any
written which exposes the anomalies of the Spanish government.
- Diaryong Tagalog- Founded by Marcelo H. del Pilar
 Marcelo H. Del Pilar was a member of SOLIDARIDAD in Madrid and the
second editor of La Solidaridad. Born on Aug 30 1850 in (Cupang) San
Nicholas, Bulacan. He was regarded as the Most Dangerous by the Spaniards
due to his strong words. He use the pen-name of PLARIDEL.
- La Solidaridad- Graciano Lopez-Jaena as editor
 Graciano Lopez Jaena was born on Dec 18, 1856 at Ilo-Ilo. He was the first
editor of La Solidaridad. He was regarded as the orator because of his good
talks.
b. Political Novels- these are novels which is used to describe the Spanish Government
in the Phils.
- Noli Me Tangere- its meaning is “touch me not”. This was written by Dr Jose
Rizal. It is a novel about the story of Crisostomo Ibarra which is also related to
the life of Rizal.
- El Filibusterismo- the continuation of Noli Me Tangere. It means, “The Reign of
Greed”.
 Dr. Jose P. Rizal- Born on June 19, 1861 at Calamba, Laguna. Honorary
President of La Solidaridad and the founder of La Liga Filipina. His 2 novels
paved the way of the revolution.
2. Revolutionary Literature- Risky written papers which is a direct attack to the Spanish
Government.
a. Political Essay
- Kalayaan- the next newspaper of the Katipunan after the Diaryong Tagalog.
Edited by Emilio Jacinto.
 Emilio Jacinto- Born on Dec 15, 1875 at Trozo, Manila. Editor of Kalayaan. His
Famous poem was “A La Patria” inspired from Rzal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios”. His
 pen-name is Dimas-Ilaw. Wrote the Kartilya, Primer of Katipunan which
contais the rules and regulations of the group.
b. Poetry
- True Decalogue- written by Apolinario Mabini
 Apolinario Mabini- Born July 22, 1864 in Tanuan, Batangas. He was known as
the “Dakilang Paralitikong Utak ng Katipunan”.
- Katapusang Hibik ng Pilipinas- written by Andres Bonifacio
 Andres Bonifacio- Born on Nov 30 1863 at Tondo, Manila. The Supremo of
Katipunan. Leader of the first division of the Katipunan, Magdiwang.
- Liwanag at Dilim- written by Emilio Jacinto.