Introduction to Literature Sevilla

21st Century Literature | Q1 Week 1

Philippine Literature is a diverse and rich group of works

What is Literature?
that has evolved side-by-side with the country’s history. It
had started with fables and legends made by the ancient
The word Literature is derived from the Latin term litera Filipinos long before the arrival of Spanish influence. The
which means letter. It has been defined differently by main themes of Philippine literature focus on the country’s
various writers. These are the following: pre-colonial cultural traditions and socio-political histories
of its colonial and contemporary traditions.
★ Literature expresses the feelings of people to
society, to the government, to his surroundings, to
his fellowmen, and to his Divine Creator. (Brother
Azurin)

FEELINGS OF PEOPLE TO SOCIETY:

★ INEQUALITY
★ INJUSTICE
★ CONTENTMENT
★ CONFUSION

FEELINGS TOWARDS THE GOVERNMENT:

★ ANGER
★ DISSATISFACTION
★ DESIRES

FEELINGS TO HIS SURROUNDINGS:

★ NATURE
★ ANIMALS
★ TREES AND MOUNTAINS
★ AQUATIC LIFE

FEELINGS TO HIS FELLOW MEN:

★ LOVE
★ TRUST
★ FRIENDSHIP

★ Literature is anything that is printed as long as it is

related to the ideas and feelings of the people,
whether it is true, or just a product of one’s
imagination.

★ True literature is a piece of written work which is

undying. It expresses the feelings and emotions of
people in response to his everyday efforts to live,
to be happy in his environment and, after
struggles, to reach his Creator.