Philippine Literature is a diverse and rich group of works
that has evolved side-by-side with the country’s history. Literature had
started with fables and legends made by the ancient Filipinos long before the
arrival of Spanish influence. The main themes of Philippine literature focus on
the country’s pre-colonial cultural traditions and the socio-political
histories of its colonial and contemporary traditions.
It is not a secret that many Filipinos are unfamiliar with
much of the country's literary heritage, especially those that were written
long before the Spaniards arrived in our country. This is due to the fact that
the stories of ancient time were not written, but rather passed on from
generation to generation through word of mouth. Only during 1521 did the early
Filipinos became acquainted with literature due to the influence of the
Spaniards on us. But the literature that the Filipinos became acquainted with
are not Philippine-made, rather, they were works of Spanish authors.
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