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Spanish Colonial Period

Prepared by Wendel N. Flores

 AGENDA

Students will be able to Students will be able to

Students will be able to
understand the concept describe the impact of
identify the characteristics of
of Philippine literature Spanish colonization on
literature during this period.
during the Spanish Philippine literature and
colonial period. culture.
MABUHAY!
Welcome to the Philippines
 ORICAL TIMEL
IST INE
H 1946
1898 The US grants the new
Before 1542 Spain cedes the Philippines to Republic of the Philippines full
This pre-colonial Philippines the US independence

1542 1941 2016

Spanish claim the islands Japanese forces invade the The Philippines elected its 16th
islands president
 ORICAL CONTE
IST XT
H :
With the arrival of the Spaniards,
the Filipinos were introduced to the
Philippines had an oral tradition of concept of writing and literature
storytelling and folktales

The early writings during this period

were mostly religious and dealt with
Christian themes
Characteristics of Philippine Literature
in the Spanish Colonial Period
CHARACTERISTICS
Written in Spanish Influenced by Spanish culture

Spanish was the language of the Philippine literature during this

colonial period, so most period was heavily influenced by
Philippine literature during this Spanish culture and traditions.
time was written in Spanish.

Characteristics of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period

CHARACTERISTICS
Focused on social and
political issues
Many of the works during this
period focused on social and
political issues of the day, such as
poverty, the role of women, and
the struggle for independence.
Characteristics of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
Religious Influence
Religion was also a major theme
in Philippine literature during this
period. Works often focused on
religious themes such as faith,
morality and piety.
CHARACTERISTICS
Poetry Satire and Humor

Poetry was a popular form of Satire and humor were also

expression during this period and common in Philippine literature
many famous works such as the during the Spanish colonial
epic “Florante at Laura” were period, often used to criticize the
written in verse. colonial authorities.

Characteristics of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period

DOCTRINA CHRISTIANA
Doctrina Christiana
first book printed in the Philippines in 1593
 Pasyon
PASYON

passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Types of Literature during Spanish
Colonial Period in Philippine
Types of Literature

TYPES OF LITERATURE

Poetry Prose Drama

Focused mainly on religious This type of literature included Plays written during this period
themes, poetry written during this works such as treatises, legal were usually morality plays that
period was often in the form of documents, and scientific works. focused on Christian virtues.
elegies and sonnets.
LA FLOR DE CANELA
La Flor de Canela
by Gaspar Aquino de Belen
Types of Literature

TYPES OF LITERATURE

Poetry Prose Drama

Focused mainly on religious This type of literature included Plays written during this period
themes, poetry written during this works such as treatises, legal were usually morality plays that
period was often in the form of documents, and scientific works. focused on Christian virtues.
elegies and sonnets.
LA ESTRELLA DE MANILA
La Estrella de Manila
by Antonio de Borja
Types of Literature
TYPES OF LITERATURE
Folktales
These stories were usually passed
down orally from generation to
generation.
Songs
This type of literature was often
used for entertainment, and often
featured themes of love and
romance
Classification of Philippine Literature
during Spanish Colonial Period
Classification of Philippine Literature in
the Spanish Colonial Period
Religious
Literature
The Spanish friars who came
to the Philippines brought
with them their religious
beliefs, which greatly
influenced the literature of
the country
Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
Secular Oral
Literature Literature
Aside from religious Oral literature was also
literature, secular literature prevalent during this period,
also emerged during the as many Filipinos were
Spanish colonial period. This illiterate and relied on
includes works such as love storytelling to pass on their
poems, ballads, and plays. culture and traditions
| Classification of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
 Pasyon
PASYON

passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Classification of Philippine Literature in
the Spanish Colonial Period
Religious
Literature
The Spanish friars who came
to the Philippines brought
with them their religious
beliefs, which greatly
influenced the literature of
the country
Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
Secular Oral
Literature Literature
Aside from religious Oral literature was also
literature, secular literature prevalent during this period,
also emerged during the as many Filipinos were
Spanish colonial period. This illiterate and relied on
includes works such as love storytelling to pass on their
poems, ballads, and plays. culture and traditions
| Classification of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
FLORANTE AT LAURA
Florante at Laura
by Francisco Balagtas
Classification of Philippine Literature in
the Spanish Colonial Period
Religious
Literature
The Spanish friars who came
to the Philippines brought
with them their religious
beliefs, which greatly
influenced the literature of
the country
Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
Secular Oral
Literature Literature
Aside from religious Oral literature was also
literature, secular literature prevalent during this period,
also emerged during the as many Filipinos were
Spanish colonial period. This illiterate and relied on
includes works such as love storytelling to pass on their
poems, ballads, and plays. culture and traditions
| Classification of Philippine Literature in the Spanish Colonial Period
Writers
and Their Works
FRANCISCO BALAGTAS
Francisco Balagtas
Father of Filipino literature

Florante at Laura
 Jose Rizal
JOSE RIZAL

Noli Me Tanghere
El Filibusterismo
ISABELO DE LOS REYES
Isabelo de los Reyes

Propaganda
Movement
GASPAR AQUINO DE BELEN
Gaspar Aquino de Belen

Ang Mahal na Passion ni Jesu

Christong Panginoon Natin
na Tola"
("The Holy Passion of Jesus
Christ Our Lord in Verse")

FR. FRANCISCO BLANCAS DE

Fr. Francisco Blancas de
San Jose
SAN JOSE

"Arte y Reglas de la
Lengua Tagala"
("Art and Rules of the
Tagalog Language")
 IMPACT ON PHILIPPINE
LITERATURE
The Spanish colonization of the Philippines had a profound effect on Philippine
literature. It introduced the Filipinos to the concept of writing and literature, and
heavily influenced their beliefs and culture. It also sparked a revolution in the
country, as writers and poets used their works to criticize the colonial authorities
and fight for independence.
SALAMAT!
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