AMERICAN

PERIOD
Evolution of Philippine Literature
 Public school
system was their
biggest
contribution in
the Philippines.
 Another great
influence is the
adoption of
American language
in the national
language.
 AMERICAN COLONIZATION

Filipino writers
greatly enjoyed
the freedom of
expression.
 AMERICAN COLONIZATION

Americans
prescribed some
plays to be
performed on
stage.
AURELIO TOLENTINO

Kahapon,
Ngayon at Bukas
JUAN MATAPANG
CRUZ
Hindi Ako Patay

JUAN ABAD
Tanikalang Ginto
SEVERINO REYES
Walang Sugat
 AMERICAN COLONIZATION

Filipino writers
adopted
American words
and phrases in
the Philippine
language.
 AMERICAN COLONIZATION
Literary writers
decided to use
English as a form
of creative
expressions in
their writings.
 AMERICAN COLONIZATION
This period
signaled the growth
of Philippine
literature. Culture
and beliefs are
commonly reflected
in the different
short stories.
SHORT STORIES
MANUEL ARGUILLA
How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife

JOSE GARCIA VILLA

Footnote to Youth
SHORT STORIES
FAUSTINO AGUILAR
Pinaglahuan

LOPE K. SANTOS
Banaag at Sikat