Choose a Philippine literary material written in Filipino or English and determine whether it

corresponds to the literary standards discussed in class. Paste below the book cover complete
with the details including author, publisher and publication date.

Title: Florante at Laura

Author: Francisco Balagtas, José P Villarica, and Teo E Gener
Publisher and publication date: Manila: International Printing, 1941.

This literary material follows literary standards since Francisco Balagtas' classic work
appeals to everyone, regardless of culture, color, gender, and beliefs, all of which are relevant. It
is regarded worldwide because it opened every Filipino's eye throughout colonial time. The
work's characters, narrative, style, message, and overall substance were creative. It is regarded as
fiction that exudes truth - depicting the Filipino people's tribulations under the repressive Spanish
colonial government. It has an artistic appeal not only because it is written well but also it is
delivered well.