Post-War Literature in the Philippines
(1946–late 1970s) marked a shift from
American-influenced writing to more
Filipino-centered themes. Writers used
English and Filipino to express colonial
experiences, beliefs, and Filipino resilience.
The Post-War Period in Philippine literature
- by Mariana Napolitani -
Post-War (1946-1970s)
Post-
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BREAKER
se from the ashes, after the war's fla
Filipino voices I helped reclaim.
Stories of freedom, pain, and fight—
In English or Tagalog, I shone brigh
What period am I?
Answer:
Postwar
Philippine
Literature
Agree or
Disagree
Agree or
Disagree
“English is better than Filipino when it
comes to literature.”
“Humor in stories is more powerful than
drama.”
“Literature helps us understand our history
better.”
Post-War Literature in the Philippines
(1946–late 1970s) marked a shift from
American-influenced writing to more
Filipino-centered themes. Writers used
English and Filipino to express colonial
experiences, beliefs, and Filipino resilience.
The Post-War Period in Philippine literature
- by Mariana Napolitani -
Post-War (1946-1970s)
Philippine
Literature
During Post-War
Inspired by American teachers,
Filipino authors mastered English
and new literary techniques,
shaping a unique post-war literary
identity.
Post-War (1946-1970s)
eriod saw the rise of short
s, novels, essays, and poetry
ave voice to Filipino identity and
ence.
Post-War (1946-late 1970s)
The Post-War Period in Philippine literature
began in 1946, after World War II. During this
time, the country faced economic hardship,
political instability, and the need to rebuild its
infrastructure. These struggles became
common themes in literary works.
Inspired by American teachers,
Filipino authors mastered English
and new literary techniques,
shaping a unique post-war literary
identity.
Post-War (1946-1970s)
This period saw the rise of short
stories, novels, essays, and
poetry that gave voice to Filipino
identity and experience.
Notable Authors
and Works
Notable Authors
and Works
Inspired by American teachers,
Filipino authors mastered
English and new literary
techniques, shaping a unique
post-war literary identity.
• National Artist for Literature
• Wrote under the pen name
Quijano de Manila
• "May Day Eve" (1947) – explores
love in a patriarchal society using
magic realism
NICK JOAQUIN
Notable Authors
and their Works
1
2
3
4
5
6
STEVAN JAVELLANA
• Wrote the first post-war Filipino
novel in English
• "Without Seeing the Dawn" –
depicts the harsh experiences
during World War II under Japanese
occupation
Notable Authors
and Works
1
2
3
4
5
6
• National Artist for Literature
• Wrote under the pen name
Quijano de Manila
• "May Day Eve" (1947) – explores
love in a patriarchal society using
magic realism
NICK JOAQUIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
• One of the most widely read Filipino
authors in English
• Born in Pangasinan
• "Waywaya" – about pre-Hispanic
society and the moral struggle of its
people
• Other works: "The God Stealer", "My
Brother, My Executioner"
F.SIONIL JOSE
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Author, essayist, and dramatist
• "We Filipinos Are Mild
Drinkers" – a humorous
reflection on Filipino and
American drinking culture
ALEJANDRO ROCES
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Poet and National Artist
• "The Return" – a
sentimental poem on aging
and looking back at life
EDITH TIEMPO
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Historian and essayist
• "History and Philippine
Culture" – stresses the
importance of understanding
and preserving Filipino culture
HORACIO DE LA COSTA
Post-war Philippine literature is
important because it reflected the
struggles of Filipinos after World
War II, promoted nationalism, and
gave voice to social issues.
MACARIO PINEDA
• Ginto sa Makiling
• He wrote about Filipino values
and nature. This story uses
folklore to reflect lost beauty
after the war.
Other Notable
Authors and
their Works
LIWAYWAY ARCEO
• Canal de la Reina
• A feminist writer who tackled
injustice. The novel shows
class struggle and corruption
in society.
Adora Montminy
Anna Katrina
Cahaya Dewi
Hannah Morales
Juliana Silva
Olivia Wilson
Samira Hadid
Our Team
MACARIO PINEDA
• Ginto sa Makiling
• He wrote about Filipino values
and nature. This story uses
folklore to reflect lost beauty
after the war.
Adora Montminy
Anna Katrina
Cahaya Dewi
Hannah Morales
Juliana Silva
Olivia Wilson
Samira Hadid
Our Team
LIWAYWAY ARCEO
• Canal de la Reina
• A feminist writer who tackled
injustice. The novel shows
class struggle and corruption
in society.
Adora Montminy
Anna Katrina
Cahaya Dewi
Hannah Morales
Juliana Silva
Olivia Wilson
Samira Hadid
Our Team
EFREN ABUEG
• Mabangis na Lungsod
• He focused on harsh urban
life. This story reveals dangers
in the city and the loss of
innocence.
Adora Montminy
Anna Katrina
Cahaya Dewi
Hannah Morales
Juliana Silva
Olivia Wilson
Samira Hadid
Our Team
GENOVEVA EDROZA-MATUTE
• Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti
• A teacher-writer known for
moral themes. This is about a
student’s emotional bond with
a kind teacher.
Post-war Philippine literature is
important because it reflected the
struggles of Filipinos after World
War II, promoted nationalism, and
gave voice to social issues.
It also marked the rise of Filipino
writers in English, helping
preserve culture and identity
through powerful literary works.
Thank You
by Group 5

21st Century-Philippine LIterature- Post War

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    Post-War Literature inthe Philippines (1946–late 1970s) marked a shift from American-influenced writing to more Filipino-centered themes. Writers used English and Filipino to express colonial experiences, beliefs, and Filipino resilience. The Post-War Period in Philippine literature - by Mariana Napolitani - Post-War (1946-1970s) Post-
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    se from theashes, after the war's fla Filipino voices I helped reclaim. Stories of freedom, pain, and fight— In English or Tagalog, I shone brigh What period am I?
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    “English is betterthan Filipino when it comes to literature.” “Humor in stories is more powerful than drama.” “Literature helps us understand our history better.”
  • 8.
    Post-War Literature inthe Philippines (1946–late 1970s) marked a shift from American-influenced writing to more Filipino-centered themes. Writers used English and Filipino to express colonial experiences, beliefs, and Filipino resilience. The Post-War Period in Philippine literature - by Mariana Napolitani - Post-War (1946-1970s) Philippine Literature During Post-War
  • 9.
    Inspired by Americanteachers, Filipino authors mastered English and new literary techniques, shaping a unique post-war literary identity. Post-War (1946-1970s) eriod saw the rise of short s, novels, essays, and poetry ave voice to Filipino identity and ence. Post-War (1946-late 1970s) The Post-War Period in Philippine literature began in 1946, after World War II. During this time, the country faced economic hardship, political instability, and the need to rebuild its infrastructure. These struggles became common themes in literary works.
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    Inspired by Americanteachers, Filipino authors mastered English and new literary techniques, shaping a unique post-war literary identity. Post-War (1946-1970s) This period saw the rise of short stories, novels, essays, and poetry that gave voice to Filipino identity and experience.
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    Notable Authors and Works NotableAuthors and Works Inspired by American teachers, Filipino authors mastered English and new literary techniques, shaping a unique post-war literary identity.
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    • National Artistfor Literature • Wrote under the pen name Quijano de Manila • "May Day Eve" (1947) – explores love in a patriarchal society using magic realism NICK JOAQUIN Notable Authors and their Works 1 2 3 4 5 6
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    STEVAN JAVELLANA • Wrotethe first post-war Filipino novel in English • "Without Seeing the Dawn" – depicts the harsh experiences during World War II under Japanese occupation Notable Authors and Works 1 2 3 4 5 6 • National Artist for Literature • Wrote under the pen name Quijano de Manila • "May Day Eve" (1947) – explores love in a patriarchal society using magic realism NICK JOAQUIN
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 • One ofthe most widely read Filipino authors in English • Born in Pangasinan • "Waywaya" – about pre-Hispanic society and the moral struggle of its people • Other works: "The God Stealer", "My Brother, My Executioner" F.SIONIL JOSE
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 • Author, essayist,and dramatist • "We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers" – a humorous reflection on Filipino and American drinking culture ALEJANDRO ROCES
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 • Poet andNational Artist • "The Return" – a sentimental poem on aging and looking back at life EDITH TIEMPO
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 • Historian andessayist • "History and Philippine Culture" – stresses the importance of understanding and preserving Filipino culture HORACIO DE LA COSTA Post-war Philippine literature is important because it reflected the struggles of Filipinos after World War II, promoted nationalism, and gave voice to social issues.
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    MACARIO PINEDA • Gintosa Makiling • He wrote about Filipino values and nature. This story uses folklore to reflect lost beauty after the war. Other Notable Authors and their Works
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    LIWAYWAY ARCEO • Canalde la Reina • A feminist writer who tackled injustice. The novel shows class struggle and corruption in society. Adora Montminy Anna Katrina Cahaya Dewi Hannah Morales Juliana Silva Olivia Wilson Samira Hadid Our Team MACARIO PINEDA • Ginto sa Makiling • He wrote about Filipino values and nature. This story uses folklore to reflect lost beauty after the war.
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    Adora Montminy Anna Katrina CahayaDewi Hannah Morales Juliana Silva Olivia Wilson Samira Hadid Our Team LIWAYWAY ARCEO • Canal de la Reina • A feminist writer who tackled injustice. The novel shows class struggle and corruption in society.
  • 21.
    Adora Montminy Anna Katrina CahayaDewi Hannah Morales Juliana Silva Olivia Wilson Samira Hadid Our Team EFREN ABUEG • Mabangis na Lungsod • He focused on harsh urban life. This story reveals dangers in the city and the loss of innocence.
  • 22.
    Adora Montminy Anna Katrina CahayaDewi Hannah Morales Juliana Silva Olivia Wilson Samira Hadid Our Team GENOVEVA EDROZA-MATUTE • Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti • A teacher-writer known for moral themes. This is about a student’s emotional bond with a kind teacher.
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    Post-war Philippine literatureis important because it reflected the struggles of Filipinos after World War II, promoted nationalism, and gave voice to social issues.
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    It also markedthe rise of Filipino writers in English, helping preserve culture and identity through powerful literary works.
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