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Francisco Sionil José (December 3, 1924 – January 6, 2022) was a Filipino writer who was one of the most widely read in the English language. [1] [2] A National Artist of the Philippines for Literature, which was bestowed upon him in 2001, José's novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society. [3]
May Day Eve is a classic short story by Filipino writer Nick Joaquin, published in 1947. It tells the tragic love story of Badoy and Agueda, who met through a mirror spell in 1847.
A novel by Lualhati Bautista about a working mother, Lea, who faces challenges in raising her children and pursuing her career. The novel explores the role of women in Filipino society and the themes of parenthood, identity, and social change.
A short story by Filipino writer Nick Joaquin about a pagan fertility ritual in the Philippines. Learn about the plot, the controversy, the linguistic analysis, and the literary reviews of this classic work.
Ricky Lee (born Ricardo Arreola Lee) is a prolific and award-winning Filipino screenwriter, journalist, novelist, and playwright. He was imprisoned during martial law and has worked with many acclaimed film directors.
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang is a collection of short stories by Severino Reyes, published in Liwayway magazine in 1925. The stories are based on the character of Lola Basyang, an elderly woman who tells folktales to her grandchildren.
Jose Dalisay Jr. is a Filipino writer who has won numerous awards and prizes for fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction and screenwriting. He is also a professor, editor, and former vice president of the University of the Philippines System.
Severino Reyes was a Filipino writer and playwright who used the pen name Lola Basyang. He is known as the "Father of Tagalog Plays" and the "Father of the Tagalog Zarzuela".