Question

What are the different literary period in Philippine literature

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The different literary periods in Philippine literature include the pre-colonial period, the Spanish colonial era, the American colonial era and the contemporary period. Literature in the Philippines evolved as part of the country's changing history.

The first Philippine literary period was the pre-colonial era. During this time, folk songs, epics, narratives and sung narratives were popular. Many of the folk songs featured simple rhythms, while narrative songs were used to tell historical stories. Philippine epics from the pre-colonial era told mythological stories, and often reflected on community ethics.