POST-COLONIAL
LITERATURE
Presented by Ms. Janine Eunice O.
Leynes
Pre-colonial Period (EARLY TIMES
Colonial Period 1564)
Spanish Colonial Period (1565-1898)
American Colonial Period (1910-
1945)
Japanese Colonial Period (1942-
1945)
Post- Colonial Period (1945-
Present)
POST-COLONIAL
PERIOD (1945-
present) AFTER THE
WAR
As an aftermath of war and a
series of foreign invasions in
our country, the term post-
colonialism was
popularized. The lasting
impact of imperialism and
colonialism had been the
utmost concern at this period.
American colonial rule
already loosened but its
influences and control are
still somehow affecting us
in terms of social, political
and economic aspects of
our country as manifested
in the form of literature
This period is
characterized by a
return to native
languages and a
focus on social
LITERATURE
THEN AND NOW
The 21st century
literature (sometimes
called "contemporary
literature") is viewed as
the literature of the new
generation.
This refers to literary
piece or diverse
postmillennial texts that
have been produced
since 2000 or 2001 up
to the present.
21st Century
Reader
A 21st Century Reader grew up
using technology as a primary
learning tool. He is capable of
navigating and interpreting digital
formats and media messages. He also
possesses literacy skills, which
include technological abilities such as
keyboarding, internet navigation,
interpretation of technological speak,
ability to communicate and interpret
CHARACTERISTICS
OF 21ST CENTURY
LITERATURE:
Written by
contemporary
authors within
the last
decade
Deals with
current
issues and
themes
Reflects
technologic
al culture
Literature
of
emerging
genres
Often
breaks
traditional
writing
Conventional
Literature
Conventional
Literature- these are
the traditional and
most common
literary texts or
works at the time.
Four
Conventional
Literary Genres
•Poetry
• Poetry is literature that is
written in verse and
emphasizes the rhythmic use
of words to create imagery.
Works of poetry are called
poems. A person who writes
poetry is called a poet. Poetry
is a major form of literature.
Some examples of poetry are
•Fiction
Fiction is literature
created from the
imagination, not presented
as fact, though it may be
based on a true story or
situation. Types of literature
in the fiction genre include
the novel, short story, and
•Non-Fiction
Non-Fiction is literature
about real events and
facts. The purpose of
non-fiction is to inform
and sometimes to
persuade. Some
examples are
newspapers, articles,
•Drama
Drama is defined as a form of
performance that involves conflicts,
emotions, and the portrayal of
human experiences through dialogue
and action. It typically presents a
story or situation that engages the
audience's emotions, evoking
intense feelings such as tension,
excitement, or empathy. Words such
as theater, dramatics, and theatrical
21st Century
Literature Genre
1.
Blog
Blog
Also known as web log or a
website containing short
articles called posts that are
changed regularly. Some
blogs are written by one
person containing their own
opinions, interests and
experiences, while others are
2. Chicklit
Chicklit
This genre fiction addresses
issues of modern womanhood,
often humorously and light-
heartedly. The genre became
popular in the late 1990s, with
chick lit titles topping best seller
lists and the creation of imprints
devoted entirely to chick lit.
3. Illustrated
Novel
4. Flash
Fiction
Flash Fiction
is a very short story, usually
under 1,000 words, that tells a
complete story with a clear
beginning, middle, and end. It
focuses on brevity while still
delivering emotional impact or a
meaningful idea, often leaving
room for the reader's
5. Graphic
Novels
6. Science
Fiction
7. Mobile
Phone
Textula
Mobile Phone
Textula
is a modern form of
poetry popular in the
Philippines that is written
and shared using mobile
phones, often through
SMS (Short Message
It typically follows the
traditional Filipino poetic form
called tanaga, consisting of
four lines with seven syllables
each with the same rhyme at
the end of each line - a 7-7-7-7
syllabic verse, with an AABB
rhyme scheme. The modern
Tanaga still uses the 7777-
syllable count, but rhymes
8. Speculative
Fiction
Speculative Fiction
is a broad literary genre that
includes stories exploring
imaginative, futuristic, or
fantastical ideas, often going
beyond the boundaries of our
known reality. It asks "what if?" and
delves into scenarios that may
involve alternative worlds,
advanced technology, supernatural
9. Doodle
Fiction
Doodle Fiction
combines doodle writing,
drawing and handwritten
graphics in place in
traditional texts. The
drawing enhances the story,
often humorous elements.
Example: The Diary of a
10. Manga
1. How literature
evolve from time to
time?
2. How
literature brings
beauty to life?
3. Why is it
important to learn
and to appreciate
the literature?
6. A story told using a combination
of text and illustrations or without
text at all.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
d. Creative Non-Fiction
7. Brief stories told in a
thousand words or less.
a. Blog
b. Flash Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
d. Digi-Fiction
8. Drawings enhance stories in this
form where illustrations and
handwritten graphics are
incorporated.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
d. Creative Non-Fiction
9. The genre of speculative fiction
dealing with concepts of time,
travel,
parallel universe, extra-terrestrial
life, and futuristic technology.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Science Fiction
10. In English-speaking countries,
these are stories with illustrations
published in Japan.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
6. A 700-word story like Angels
and Blueberries by Tara Campbell is
a
one-shot fiction that falls under this
literary genre.
a. Blog
b. Flash Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
7. Christopher Ford’s Stickman
Odyssey, which tells the story
through
text and handwritten graphics, is an
example of this literary genre.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
8. Before it was adapted into an anime,
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x
Hunter is a comic book series from
Japan that falls under this
literary genre.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
9. Batman: The Dark Knight by Frank
Miller is a popular example of
this literary genre where the story is
written in comic book format.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
10. Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a
Shopaholic, which revolves
around a woman’s shopping addiction
and her journey to overcoming
it, is an example of this literary genre.
a. Chick Lit
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
d. Text-Talk Novel
6. A story told using a combination
of text and illustrations or without
text at all.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
d. Creative Non-Fiction
7. Brief stories told in a
thousand words or less.
a. Blog
b. Flash Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
d. Digi-Fiction
8. Drawings enhance stories in this
form where illustrations and
handwritten graphics are
incorporated.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
d. Creative Non-Fiction
9. The genre of speculative fiction
dealing with concepts of time,
travel,
parallel universe, extra-terrestrial
life, and futuristic technology.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Science Fiction
10. In English-speaking countries,
these are stories with illustrations
published in Japan.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
6. A 700-word story like Angels and
Blueberries by Tara Campbell is a
one-shot fiction that falls under this
literary genre.
a. Blog
b. Flash Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
d. Digi-Fiction
7. Christopher Ford’s Stickman
Odyssey, which tells the story
through
text and handwritten graphics, is an
example of this literary genre.
a. Digi-Fiction
b. Doodle Fiction
c. Illustrated Novel
8. Before it was adapted into an anime,
Yoshihiro Togashi’s Hunter x
Hunter is a comic book series from
Japan that falls under this
literary genre.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
9. Batman: The Dark Knight by Frank
Miller is a popular example of
this literary genre where the story is
written in comic book format.
a. Manga
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Graphic Novel
d. Illustrated Novel
10. Sophie Kinsella’s Confessions of a
Shopaholic, which revolves
around a woman’s shopping addiction
and her journey to overcoming
it, is an example of this literary genre.
a. Chick Lit
b. Digi-Fiction
c. Hyper Poetry
d. Text-Talk Novel
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For Your
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