Lesson 6 - The National Artists in Litrature.pptx

This lesson tells about the different national artists in literature. In this topic you will know the famous works of the writers and poets.

1. Lesson 6: The National Artists of the Philippines for Literature

2. Philippine literature is a rich group of literary works that has developed along with country’s history. Long before the arrival of Western influences, early Filipinos already have stories to tell to younger generations. The Philippines has a rich collection of fables, legends, and myths from different regions. The babaylan , the early healers, used chants to please the supernatural beings or spirits to bestow good health and fortune in the home and the fields. Philippine literature is diverse, although some of the most famous literary works focus on the county’s postcolonial heritage, politics, and modern traditions. Filipinos must recognize and give importance to the people behind the development of Philippine literature.

3. Spaniards They introduced Christianity to the islands and used literature to colonize the country in 16 th century.

4. Francisco Arcellana 1916-2002 - He was conferred as national artist in 1990 - He is one of the greatest Filipino poets of his generation - He took up his writing seriously and became a staff member of The Torres Torch . - While still student at Florentino Torres High School, he wrote his first story, “The Man Who Would Be Poe.” - Arcellana is considered as one of the pioneers of modern Filipino short story in English. -His short stories are written in lyrical prose-poetic form.

5. N. V. M. Gonzalez 1915-1999 - Was born on 8 September 1915 in the beautiul province of Romblon. - In 1948, N. V. M. Gonzalez A.K.A Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzales , received a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, which allowed him to study in Stanford University and Columbia University. - He is a famed poet, short story writter , essayist, proffesor , and recipient of numerous recognitions. - Some of his famous works are the following: The Winds of April (1941), A Season of Grace (1956), and The Bamboo Dancers (1988).

6. Nick Joaquin 1917-2004 - Nick Joaquin's literary works are prolific and unparalleled. - Nick Joaquin's first short story dealt with the vaudeville of Manila, “The Sorrows of Vaudeville,” published in 1937 by the Sunday Tribune Magazine . - He worked as a journalist for most of his life, pioneering literary journalis . - He became national artist in 1976.

7. F. Sionil Jose 1924 - Francisco Sionil Jose is a prolific Filipino writer whose works have been translated in more than 20 languages. - His literary works represent the social underpinnings of class strugggle and colonialism in the society. - His most famous work is the Rosales Saga that includes The Pretenders, Tree, My Brother, My Executioner, Mass, and Po-on . - His short story entitled The God Stealer won first prize in Palanca Awards - Jose was the founder of the Philippine chapter of the international organization PEN. - In 1999, he was awarded the CCP Centennial Honors for the Arts.

8. Jose Garcia Villa 1908-1997 - considered as a powerful literary influence in the country. - his style is similar to Seurat's architectonic and measured pointillism. Piontillism is a painting technique in which the artist uses small, distinct dots of pure color to create an image. - Villa's first collection of short stories was published under the title Footnote to Youth: Tales of the Philippines and Others in 1993. - His poetry collection include Doveglion : Collected poems, Poems 55, and Poems in Praise of Love: The Best Love Poems of Jose Garcia Villa.

9. Edith L. Tiempo 1919-2011 - Edith L. Tiempo's literary works are often described as a remarkable fusion of style and substance. - She received the greatest honor as a National Artist for Literature in 1999 and a recipient of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for the short story “The Black Monkey” in 1951. - Together with her husband, fictionist and novelist Edilberto K. Tiempo , she founded the Siliman University National Writers Workshop which modeled after the lowa Writers Workshop in the University of lowa .

10. Virgilio S. Almario 1944 - Also known as Rio Alma, Virgilio S. Almario is a Filipino poet and historian. - He was born on 9 March 1944 in San Miguel de Mayumo , Bulacan. - His translation of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were considered by the Manila Critics Circle as the best version.

11. Amado V. Hernandez 1903-1970 - He became a political detainee in 1950 - He was a labor leader, journalist, and novelist and is best known for his socio-political novels.” - This courageous Filipino writer was well-known for his disapproval of social injustices in the country. - He wrote his novel Mga Ibong Mandaragit while in prison. - Some of his notable works are Isang Dipang Langit , Bayang Malaya, and Luha ng Buwaya .

12. Carlos P. Romulo 1898-1985 - Carlos P. Romulo was an envoy, statesman, soldier, correspondent, writer, and founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines . - He was already a reporter by the young age of 16, and became a publisher at 32. - He was the only Asian to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Journalism for a series of articles forecasting the outbreak of World War II. - In 1949 , he became the president of the United Nations General Assembly

13. Carlos L. Quirino 1910-1999 - One of the most talented biographers of his time. - He was the first Filipino to be recognized as the National Artist in HIstorical Literature in 1997. - He wrote Man of Destiny (1935), a biography about the second president of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon.

14. Alejandro R. Roces 1924-2011 - Alejandro R. Roces was an exceptional writer of comic short stories. - One of his finest literary work is “My Brother's Peculiar Chicken.: - He also wrote several newspaper.columns . - He is also a multi-awarded writer, receiving honors and recognitions including Rizal Pro Patria Award and the Gawas CCP para sa sining .

15. Lazaro Francisco 1989-1980 - Lazaro Francisco is considered to be an icon in Tagalog writing through his nationalist and social critisms . - IN 1958, he founded the Kapatiran ng mga Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino (KAWIKA). - In 1979, the Ateneo de Manila University awarded Francisco the “ Tanglaw ng Lahi Award” for his work.

16. Bienvenido Lumbera 1932 - Bienvenido Lumbera is an award-winning poet, librettist, and scholar. - His scholarly work in the field of lterary history and critism are foundation texts in Philippines colleges and universities.

17. Cirilo F. Bautista 1941 - Cirilo Bautista is a highly praised poet, fictionist, and essayist. - He is also a Palanca Hall of Famer, winning countless awards and honors, including the National Book Awards, Gawad Jose Corazon de Jesus, and Gawad CCP para sa sining . - In 1998, Bautista was named winner of the Philippine Centennial Prize for Epic Poetry. - Bautista is also an academician and a scholar, and has taught for more than 30 years.