21 Century Literature from the

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Philippines & the World

21st Century Literature
from the Philippines & the
World
Literature
depicts the history, culture
and tradition of a country. It
is hard to imagine a nation
without it.
Philippine Literature
•"The history of a nation can be learned in
its constitution its laws, and its political
statements. But to know the history of a
nations spirit, you must read its
literature." !roghan, #$%%&•Philippine
'iterature in (nglish re)eals the spirit of the
*ilipino. •+radually, this literature has
learned to epress the deepest of human
eperiences in words that create
memorable images.
Importance of Literature

*sharing of human ex-

periences
•learn what you are and how
you ha)e become what you are
•learn learn what you might be
in the future.
•shows how the Filipino differs
from others