Chapter 3
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The document summarizes the Spanish period of Philippine literature from 1565 to 1898. It introduces how Spanish colonization began under Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and how literature flourished during this time. It then discusses the major Spanish influences on Philippine literature such as replacing the indigenous alphabet with the Roman alphabet and introducing European legends. Finally, it provides details on some of the first books printed in the Philippines, including religious texts in Tagalog and one of the first Tagalog novels, during this Spanish period.
Chapter 3
- 1. Chapter 3 The Spanish Period (1565-1898) Historical Background It is an accepted belief that the Spanish colonization of the Philippines started in 1565 during the time of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. The first Spanish governor-general in the Philippines. Literature started to flourish during his time. This spurt continued unabated until the Cavite Revolt in 1872. The Spaniards colonized the Philippines for more than three centuries. SPANISH INFLUENCES ON PHILIPPINE LITERATURE 1. The first Filipino alphabet called ALIBATA was replaced by the Roman alphabet. 2. The teaching of the Christian Doctrine. 3. The Spanish language lent many of its words to our language. 4. European legends and traditions became assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moromoros. 5. Ancient literature was collected and translated to Tagalog and other dialects. 6. Many grammar books were printed in Filipino. 7. Our periodicals during these times gained a religious tone. B. THE FIRST BOOKS 1. ANG DOCTRINA CRISTIANA (THECHRISTIAN DOCTRINE) first book printed in the Philippines in 1593 in xylography. written by Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva. 2. ANG DOCTRINA CRISTIANA (THECHRISTIAN DOCTRINE) written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose in 1602 contains the biographies of saints, novenas, and questions and answers on religion 3. LIBRO DE LOS CUATRO POSTPRIMERAS DE HOMBRE (IN SPANISH AND TAGALOG) this is the first book printed in typography 4. ANG DOCTRINA CRISTIANA (THECHRISTIAN DOCTRINE) is a Biblical story printed in the Philippines and translated to Tagalog from Greek by Fr. Antonio de Borja is believed to be the first Tagalog novel published in the Philippines 5. THE PASION is the book about the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ 6. URBANA AT FELISA Written by Modesto de Castro, the Father of Classic Prose in Tagalog Letters between two sisters Urbana at Felisa 7. ANG MGA DALIT KAY MARIA (PSALMS FOR MARY) Fr. Mariano Sevilla, a Filipino priest, wrote this in 1865 collection of songs praising the Virgin Mary popular during the Maytime Flores de Mayo Festival