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Evolution of Philippine Literature by Levi Gaspar is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes Philippine literature from precolonial times through the American colonial period. In the precolonial era, oral traditions like myths, legends, folktales, and songs were used to pass down knowledge. These focused on explaining natural phenomena and providing guidance. Under Spanish rule from 1565-1898, written literature developed using paper and focused on Christian themes. Forms like corridos, awits, and pasyons emerged to teach religion. American colonization from 1898-1941 saw th

Author

Levi Gaspar

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