Filipino authors and their literary works
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A country shaped by centuries of colonization by violent wars, long-lasting political upheaval, and the idyllic beauty of its islands, the Philippines offers writers plenty of material to work with. In stories drawn from this complex heritage, Filipino authors stand out for their creative, compelling voices. Culture Trip rounds up seven of the best literary talents to come from the Philippines.
Jessica Hagedorn
Best known for her 1990 novel Dogeaters, Jessica Hagedorn was born and raised in the Philippines and relocated to San Francisco in her teens. Hagedorn’s ethnic heritage is a mix of Spanish, Filipino, French, Irish, and Chinese. Dogeaters, which won the American Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award, shines a light on the many layers of Filipino society, especially the American influence prevalent in the entertainment industry. Hagedorn is also a poet and playwright. Her first play, Mango Tango, was produced by Joseph Papp in 1978, the same year she moved to New York, where she currently lives with her daughters.
Sionil Jose
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A writer deeply concerned with social justice, F. Sionil Jose’s novels have been translated into 22 languages, and he’s one of the most widely read Filipino authors. Sionil Jose’s
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Filipino Authors and their Works
Hey, you! 😁
You know how much I love to read, right? It's a pity though because I haven't read many Filipino authors! Until recently, I thought Filipino authors wrote mostly historical non-fiction, but turns out there's a whole area I didn't know about. I found that out after joining a Filipino Author Book Club a few weeks ago. It was at 1am my time but it was so worth it and I got to virtually meet Mia P. Manansala. She wrote Arsenic and Adobo and Homicide and Halo-Halo (click here and here for the reviews).
June 12 is the Philippines Independence Day and in honour of that day, I thought I would come up with a Filipino Author book selection. On the list, I have only read Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal so far. I read that back in high school and I've been telling myself to get a copy of it for my home book collection here. I remember really loving it!
I promise myself to read all of the books in this list. I don't care how long it takes me - I just want to do it. 😊
"In the waning days of World War II, as the Japanese and U.S. forces battle to possess the Philippine Islands, the Karangalan family hides with their neighbors in a cramped cellar, where they glean hope from