NICOLE MAYH B.

LUMAGBAS BSA

LITERARY PERIODS
“To be, or not to be: that is the
question.”
- Hamlet, William Shakespear
“Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.”
― John Milton, Paradise Lost
“I hate the day, because it lendeth light
To see all things, but not my love to see.”
― Daphna, Edmund Spenser
RENAISSANCE AND AGE OF
KEY TOPICS
ENLIGHTENMENT
Pop culture is inextricably linked to the Renaissance. The
visual arts, fashion, and music sectors still use their ideals
and images today. Many modern artists and producers use
famous Renaissance artwork and subjects as a vehicle for
social or political critique.
The Renaissance demonstrates the need to apply historical
ideas and creative inspiration to modern concerns. By
looking to the past for guidance, we may uncover potential
sources of assistance as well as solutions to deal with current
difficulties that previous civilizations have faced.
Perhaps the Renaissance's most important tool was the
printing press, one of the most important technologies of the
Renaissance period that allowed for tremendous advances
in communication. In 1436, German goldsmith Johannes
Gutenberg created the first printing press.

ROMANTICISM
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Romanticism remains prevalent in art, music, literature, film, and
television, emphasizing nature's power and audience response. It
allowed artists to use intense color and form to convey humanity
and human experience.
Romanticism's central themes are nature's reverence and
individual celebration, reflecting the human spirit's connection to
nature's beauty. Romantics opposed civilization's emphasis on
reason, empiricism, and modern advancement, valuing the wild
beauty of nature.
Romantic literature places a strong emphasis on the emotion of
illustrating love, dread, grief, and loneliness in a person in order to
challenge a reason and make the writing more readable and “The music in my heart I bore
relatable to everyone. Long after it was heard no more.”
― Great Narrative Poems of the Romantic Age, William Wordsworth
“Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard, are sweeter”
―Ode On A Grecian Urn And Other Poems, John Keats
“I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone.”
―Appetite for , Lord Byron

KEY TOPICS
POST - WAR
It helps us question the accepted beliefs and customs. The fact
that contemporary artists can regularly challenge accepted
notions of what constitutes "good" art might encourage us to re-
evaluate our assumptions about what constitutes acceptable art.
Following World War II, the United States experienced
significant prosperity due to rising consumer demand and the
growth of the military-industrial complex during the Cold War.
After the Philippines attained independence, thousands of
laborers known as sakadas were excluded, and Filipinos living
in the US were granted naturalization, voting rights, and land
ownership. However, World War II veterans were not granted
benefits.
I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land! You, who have it to see, welcome it – and forget not
those who have fallen during the night!
―Without seeing the Dawn, Stevan Javellana
“If I fail I’ll come back to you... Then both of us will die together. Both of us will vanish from the life of our tribe.”
―Wedding Dance, Amador Daguio
“The past is never dead. It's not even past.”
― Requiem for a Nun, William Faulkner

CONTEMPORARY
KEY TOPICS
Significant contemporary literary works and global events can be
directly related to one another. Contemporary authors make an
effort to represent social and political perspectives in their writing.
Contemporary art is a reflection of our culture and our society; it tells
us stories and reflects changes in our lives. Notable Filipino artists
have made significant contributions to this art form, showcasing the
importance of storytelling in art.
Scientific and technological advancements significantly impact
various industries like agriculture, transportation, communication,
and medicine, improving living conditions and production, but also
posing environmental challenges.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

―I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou,
“The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.”
―The Fire Next Time, James Baldwin,
“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”
―Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison,