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    This document outlines the major periods of Philippine literary history, including the pre-colonial, Spanish, American, and contemporary eras. The pre-colonial period preserved oral and written literature passed down through generations. During the Spanish period, religious and secular works were produced and Spanish became the dominant language. Under American rule, Philippine literature imitated American styles of writing and education expanded. Today, literature in various languages continues to flourish with new publications since martial law.

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    This document outlines the major periods of Philippine literary history, including the pre-colonial, Spanish, American, and contemporary eras. The pre-colonial period preserved oral and written literature passed down through generations. During the Spanish period, religious and secular works were produced and Spanish became the dominant language. Under American rule, Philippine literature imitated American styles of writing and education expanded. Today, literature in various languages continues to flourish with new publications since martial law.

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    This document outlines the major periods of Philippine literary history, including the pre-colonial, Spanish, American, and contemporary eras. The pre-colonial period preserved oral and written literature passed down through generations. During the Spanish period, religious and secular works were produced and Spanish became the dominant language. Under American rule, Philippine literature imitated American styles of writing and education expanded. Today, literature in various languages continues to flourish with new publications since martial law.

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    Philippine

    Literary History
    Timeline

    -
    Pre Colonial
    Period

    The first period already had its


    own literature preserved by our
    ancestors from the past to the
    future, passed from generation
    to generation through oral and
    written literature.

    Spanish Period

    In this period, there were two


    classifications: Religious and
    Secular. It introduced Spanish as
    the medium of communication.
    This period also led to the
    formation of Propaganda and
    Revolutionary Literature.

    American Period

    Philippine literature in English


    became imitative of American
    models of writing especially
    during its period of
    apprenticeship. The Philippines
    had a great leap in education
    and culture.

    Contemporary
    Period

    The flowering of Philippine


    literature in the various languages
    continue especially with the
    appearance of new publications
    after the Martial Law years and
    the resurgence of committed
    literature.

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