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    re u n d e r t h e

    Liter a tu
    C o l o n i z a ti o n
    Spa n i s h
    (1 5 6 5 - 1 8 9 8 )
     It is an accepted belief that the Spanish colonization of
    the Philippines started in 1565 during the time of Miguel
    Lopez de Legazpi, the first Spanish governor-
    general in the Philippines.

     This spurt continued unabated until the Cavite Revolt


    in 1872. The Spaniards colonized the Philippines for
    more than three centuries.

     During these times, many changes occurred in the lives


    of Filipinos. They embraced the Catholic religion,
    changed their names, and were baptized.
    A. SPANISH INFLUENCES ON
    PHILIPPINE LITERATURE

    Due to the long period of colonization of


    the Philippines by the Spaniards, they have
    exerted a strong influence on our literature.

    1. The first Filipino alphabet called


    ALIBATA was replaced by the Roman
    alphabet.
    2. The teaching of the Christian Doctrine became the
    basis of religious practices.

    3. The Spanish language which became the literary


    language during this time lent many of its words to our
    language.

    4. European legends and traditions brought here became


    assimilated in our songs, corridos, and moro-moros.
    5. Ancient literature was collected and translated to
    Tagalog and other dialects.

    6. Many grammar books were printed in Filipino, like


    Tagalog, Ilocano and Visayan.

    7. Our periodicals during these times gained a religious


    tone.
    B. THE FIRST BOOKS

    1. ANG DOCTRINA CRISTIANA (THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE)

     This was the first book printed in the Philippines in 1593 in


    xylography.

     It was written by Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva,


    in Tagalog and Spanish.

     It contained the Pater Noster (Out Father), Ave Maria (Hail Mary),
    Regina Coeli (Hail Holy Queen), the Ten Commandments of
    God, the Commandments of the Catholic Church, the Seven
    Mortal Sins, How to Confess, and the Cathecism.
     Three old original copies of this
    book can still be found at the
    Vatican, at the Madrid Musem
    and at the US Congress. It
    contains only 87 pages but costs
    $5,000.0.
    2. Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

     The second book printed in the


    Philippines was written by Fr. Blancas de
    San Jose in 1602.

     Printed at the UST Printing Press with


    the help of Juan de Vera, a Chinese
    mestizo.

     It contains the biographies of saints,


    novenas, and questions and answers
    on religion.
    3. Libro de los Cuatro Postprimeras de
    Hombre (in Spanish and
    Tagalog).
     as the first book printed in typography.

     It contains the biography of the Four Fathers of the


    Catholic Church: Saints Gregory, Jerome,
    Augustine and Ambrose.
    4. Ang Barlaan at Josephat.

     This is a Biblical story printed in the Philippines and


    translated to Tagalog from Greek by Fr. Antonio de
    Borja.

     It is believed to be the first Tagalog novel published in the


    Philippines even if it is only a translation.

     The printed translation has only 556 pages. The Ilocano


    translation in poetry was done by Fr. Agustin Mejia.
    5. The Pasion

     This is the book about the life


    and sufferings of Jesus
    Christ. It is read only during
    Lent.

     There were 4 versions of


    this in Tagalog and each
    version is according to the
    name of the writer.
    5. The Pasion

     These are the Pilapil version (by Mariano Pilapil


    of Bulacan, 1814), the de Belen version (by
    Gaspar Aquino de Belen of Bat. in 1704), the de la
    Merced (by Aniceto de la Merced of Norzagaray,
    Bulacan in 1856) and the de Guia version (by Luis
    de Guia in 1750).
    6. Urbana at Felisa

     A book by Modesto de Castro, the


    so called Father of Classic Prose
    in Tagalog.

     These are letters between two


    sisters Urbana at Felisa and have
    influenced greatly the behavior of
    people in society because the
    letters dealt with good behavior.
    7. Ang Mga Dalit kay Maria
    (Psalms for Mary)

     A collection of songs
    praising the Virgin Mary. Fr.
    Mariano Sevilla, a Filipino
    priest, wrote this in 1865 and
    it was popular especially
    during the Maytime “Flores
    de Mayo” festival.
    Tha n k
    y o u

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