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Romance in Philippine Literature by Miara Jem Manalang is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the romance mode in Philippine popular literature. It notes that much of Philippine popular literature relies on conventions of the imagination rather than strict correspondence to reality. It critiques the tendency of Philippine literary criticism to judge works solely based on realistic canons, ignoring the influence of the romance mode. The document then outlines some key features of the romance mode, including its focus on quest narratives centered around a hero seeking something
- Author
- Miara Jem Manalang
- Language
- EN