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Spanish colonial literature
focused on the society and
culture as reflected and
affected by the Catholic
faith.
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Philippine Literature
during the Spanish
Colonial Period
Spain had two motives in
colonizing the Philippines
More valuable than gold, spices were
the leading component of ancient The Spaniards used a policy
commerce even before the 15th
century. Spain, along with other called reduccion, which is a
European countries, funded expeditions means of relocation of scattered
in search of cinnamon, clove, ginger, settlements to a large town. This
turmeric, and other priced commodities. way, Spanish friars were able to
convert natives into
Christianity.
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⊡ Anecdotes - These are short and amusing stories that
contain lessons in life. Priests often use anecdotes as part
of their sermons. An example of an anecdote is the
Tagalog translation and adaptation of Daniel Defoe’s
Robinson Crusoe entitled Ang Bagong Robinson,
Historiang Nagtuturo nang Mabuting Caugalian, na
Guinauang Tanungan (The New Robinson, a Story That
Teaches Good Conduct, Done in Primer Form) by Joaquin
Tuason.
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⊡ Planticas (Sermons) These are lectures
presented by Spanish priests that dealt with
religious, biblical, and moral topics. In 1864,
Padre Modesto de Castro compiled 25 of his
sermons in Planticas Doctrinales (Sermons on
Doctrines).
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⊡ Novenas - are a series of prayers repeated for nine consecutive
days and are usually prayers for petition and thanksgiving.
⊡ Novels - are long narrative stories, usually with fictional
characters and with a sequence of events divided into chapters.
Examples of novels during the Spanish colonial period include
Pedro Paterno’s Ninay (considered the first Filipino novel), Padre
Modesto de Castro’s Urbana at Feliza, Padre Miguel Lucio y
Bustamante’s Si Tandang Basio Macunat, and Jose Rizal’s Noli
Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
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⊡ Essays are personal pieces of writing that use
the point of view of the writer. One of the most
important essays during this period is “Ang Dapat
Mabatid ng mga Tagalog” by Andres Bonifacio. It
was published in the newspaper Kalayaan.
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⊡ During the Spanish regime, dramas were performed
to spread Christianity; thus, most dramas during the
period were focused on the life of Jesus Christ. These
dramas exist until today and are performed mostly
during the Holy Week.
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⊡ Karagatan - It is a form of poetic contest usually played
as part of the rites held in connection with the death of a
person.
⊡ Duplo - It is another poetic contest held when a person
dies or during the wake.
⊡ Senakulo - It is a play that portrays the life, passion, and
crucifixion of Jesus Christ
⊡ Tibag - It tells how Reyna Elena and her son Constantino
searched for Jesus’s cross in Mount Calvary.
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⊡ Moriones - It is a festival in celebration of the life
of Saint Longinus.
⊡ Moro-moro - It is a play written about the
capture of a Christian Filipino army.
⊡ Sarswela - It is a play with songs and dances
with up to five acts, portraying the whimsies of
romantic love.
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The colonization of Spain did not deter
Philippine literature from flourishing;
instead, Philippine literature became
richer and more intricate.
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Florante at Laura
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