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    The timeline summarizes the major periods of Philippine literature from pre-colonial times to the present. In the pre-colonial period, literary works were passed down orally. During the Spanish period from 1565-1863, works were either religious or secular as Christianity was introduced. Jose Rizal wrote two important novels during this time. Under American rule from 1910-1945, English was adopted and works imitated American styles. Contemporary literature has faced challenges from repression but writers continue working with symbolism.

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    The timeline summarizes the major periods of Philippine literature from pre-colonial times to the present. In the pre-colonial period, literary works were passed down orally. During the Spanish period from 1565-1863, works were either religious or secular as Christianity was introduced. Jose Rizal wrote two important novels during this time. Under American rule from 1910-1945, English was adopted and works imitated American styles. Contemporary literature has faced challenges from repression but writers continue working with symbolism.

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    TIMELINE OF

    PHILIPPINE LITERATURE
    PRE-COLONIAL SPANISH PERIOD
    [BC - 1564] [1565-1863]
    Literary works were either
    All of the literary works such
    religious or secular as Spaniards
    as folk tales, myths, legends,
    brought Christianity to the
    epics and fables were passed
    Philippines. Jose Rizal, our
    on from generation to
    national hero, wrote Noli Me
    generation through the word
    Tangere & El Filibusterismo during
    of mouth.
    this period.

    JAPANESE AMERICAN
    PERIOD [1942- PERIOD [1910-
    1960] 1945]
    Publications were censored by
    English was introduced to the
    the military and Philippine
    Philippines and most of the
    Literature in English was
    literary works imitated American
    stopped. Due to this, some
    models of writing. Literature
    writers turned to writing in
    expanded to prose such as short
    Filipino. Additionally, Tagalog
    stories and novels with themes
    was declared as an official
    of romance & drama
    language

    CAITLIN NORIN O. GONZALES | 12C ABM

    CONTEMPOR- During the Martial Law, the freedom of the press was
    ARY PERIOD repressed which affected Philippine Literature. Many
    [2001- writers wrote with symbolisms and allegories to send
    PRESENT] their message to the readers.

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