National Artist Of The Philippines For Literature Flashcards
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National Artist For literature (1990)
Made English short stories more emotional and poetic
Short stories: The mats, Flowers by May, Divide by two
Essays: Frankie, Poetry and the Poet
Poems: This Being the third Poem, A Prayer
Francisco Arcellana
National Artist for
Literature (1997)
Developed Philippine
fiction in English,
highlighting Filipino
experiences.
Novels: A Season of Grace,
The Bamboo Dancers, The
Winds of April
Short Stories: The Bread of
Salt and Other Stories,
Seven Hills Away, Mindoro
and Beyond
Essays: Work on the
Mountain
N.V.M. GONZALES
National Artist for
Literature (1997)
One of the most
distinguished Filipino
writers in English.
Known for his unique
writing style called
JOAQUINESQUE (baroque
Spanish influences +
Filipino expressions in
English).
Notable works:
The Woman Who Had Two
Navels
A Portrait of the Artist as
Filipino
Manila, My Manila
Cave and Shadows
Doña Jeronima, Candido’s
Apocalypse, The Order of
Melchizedek
NICK JOAQUIN
National Artist for
Literature (2001)
Writing Style: Epic,
focusing on Filipino
aspirations for national
sovereignty and social
justice
Notable Work:
The Rosales Saga (5 novels)
The Pretenders
Tree
My Brother, My Executioner
Mass
Po-on
Themes: Philippine history,
social struggles,
intertwined personal and
national narratives
Other Roles: Publisher,
lecturer on cultural
issues, founder of the
Philippine chapter of PEN
CCP Centennial Honors for
the Arts (1999)
Outstanding Fulbrighters
Award for Literature (1988)
Ramon Magsaysay Award for
Journalism, Literature, and
Creative Communication Arts
(1980)
F. SIONIL JOSE
National Artist for
Literature (1973)
A Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer and a painter
In 1929, published “Man Songs,” a collection of EROTIC poems, which led to his suspension from the University of the Philippines due to its controversial content.
Footnote to Youth: Tales of the Philippines and Others (1933)
Poems by Doveglion (1941)
Have Come, Am Here (1942):
His first poetry collection
published in the U.S.,
Volume Two (1949): A
collection of his later
poems.
JOSE GARCIA VILLA
National Artist for
Literature (1999)
Professions:
Poet
Fictionist
Teacher
Literary Critic
Fusion of style and substance, craftsmanship and insight
Descriptive
Notable Works:
The Little Marmoset
Bonsai
EDITH L. TIEMPO
National Artist for
Literature (2003)
Renowned Filipino Poet, Literary Historian, and Critic
Revived and reinvented traditional Filipino poetry
Advocated modernist poetics
Notable Works (Poetry & Criticism):
Makinasyon & Peregrinasyon
Doktrinang Anakpawis
Mga Retrato at Rekwerdo
Balagtasismo vs. Modernismo
Walong Dekada ng Makabagong Tulang Pilipino
VIRGILLO S. ALMARIO
National Artist for
Literature (1973)
Filipino writer known for his disapproval of social injustices in the country.
IMPRISONED for his participation in the communist movement.
Believed that writers should play an important role in society acting “as the conscience of society and to affirm the greatness of human spirit in the face of inequities and oppression.”
Notable Works:
He wrote the novel Mga
IBONG MANDARAGIT WHILE IN PRISON
Other notable works by
Amado V. Hernandez include
the following:
Bayang Malaya
Isang Dipang Langit
Luha ng Buwaya
Tudla at Tudling:
Katipunan ng mga
Nalathalang Tula 1921-
1970
Langaw sa Isang Basong
Gatas at Iab Pang Kwento
Magkabilang Mukha ng
Isang Bagol at Iba Pang
Akda.
AMADO V. HERNANDEZ
National Artist for
Literature (1982)
Served in public service for 50 years as an educator, soldier, university president, journalist, and diplomat.
FIRST ASIAN PRESIDENT of the United Nations General Assembly.
Prolific writer:
Reporter at 16
Newspaper editor at 20
Publisher at 32
CARLOS P. ROMULO
National Artist for
Literature (1997)
A biographer
The distinction of having written one of the earliest biographies of Jose Rizal, “The Great Malayan”.
Other books:
Quezon
Philippine Cartography
Man of Destiny
The History of Philippine
Sugar Industry
Magsaysay of the
Philippines
Filipino Heritage: The
Making of a Nation
Lives of the Philippine
Presidents
Filipinos at War: The Fight
for Freedom from Mactan to
EDSA.
CARLOS L. QUIRINO
National Artist for
Literature (2003)
Filipino author, essayist, dramatist and a National Artist of the Philippines for literature
Known for his short stories, essays, and articles reflecting Filipino life, identity, and traditions.
Notable Works:
“Of Cocks and Kites” (1994)
A collection of short
stories *“The Pope
and the President”
(2001) – Discusses
Philippine history and
politics.
ALEJANDRO R. ROCES
National Artist for
Literature (2009)
Considered to be an icon in Tagalog writing through his nationalist and social criticism.
Founded Kapatiran ng mga Alagad ng Wikang Pilipino (KAWIKA) in 1958
Notable Works:
His works include the novels Binhi at Bunga,Cesar, Ama, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus, Ang Pamana ng Pulubi, and Bago Lumubog ang Araw
Wrote the short stories:
“Deo”, “Ang Beterano”, “Ang
Idolo”, and “Kapulunagn ng
mga pinagpala.
LAZARO FRANCISCO
National Artist for
Literature (2006)
Introduced Bagay Poetry to Tagalog literature, modernizing poetic tradition
Pioneered the fusion of fine arts and popular imagination in musical theater
Notable works & contributions:
Poetry collections:
Likhang Dila, Likhang Diwa (1993)
Balaybay, Mga Tulang Lunot at Manibalang (2002)
Sa Sariling Bayan, Apat na Dulang May Musika (2004)
Musical dramas:
Tales of the Manuvu
Rama Hari
Academic works:
Tagalog Poetry, 1570-1898:
Tradition and Influences in
its Development
Philippine Literature: A
History and Anthology
Revaluation: Essays on
Philippine Literature
Writing the Nation / Pag-
akda ng Bansa
BIENVENIDO LUMBERA
National Artist for
Literature (2014)
A renowned poet, fictionist, essayist, and literary critic, he made significant contributions to Philippine literature through his writing, teaching, and mentorship.
He was recognized as the foremost writer of his generation, influencing young writers through workshops, lectures, and literary programs.
Promoted Philippine
literature through teaching,
workshops, and lectures.
Founded literary
institutions: Bienvenido
Santos Creative Writing
Center, PLAC (1981), Iligan
Writers Workshop (1993),
Baguio Writers Group.
Notable Works
Poetry: Summer Suns (1963), The Trilogy of Saint Lazarus (2001)
Essays & Criticism: Words and Battlefields (1998)
Fiction: Galaw ng Asoge (2003)
CIRILO F. BAUTISTA
