Hiligaynon literature

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Hiligaynon literature consists of both the oral and written works in Hiligaynon, the language of the Hiligaynon people in the Philippine regions of Western Visayas and Soccsksargen.

History[]

Notable works[]

  • Religio Cristiano Apostolica Romana – the first book entirely written in Hiligaynon, authored by [1]
  • – possibly first modern Hiligaynon play and the first modern play overall in any Philippine language, written by in either 1878[2] or 1894[3]
  • Quinabuhi kag Pasion ni Hesukristo nga Aton Ginoo (1884) – written by Mariano Perfecto
  • Ang Mutia nga Matin-aw (1894) – a play written by
  • (1903) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be performed, written by and composed by Juan Paterno[2]
  • Ang Nagahigugma sa Iya Duta (1906) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be written (in 1899), with its libretto by [2]
  • (1907) – the first Hiligaynon novel, written by in 1894[3]
  • Nating (1908) – a zarzuela written by Valentín Cristóbal and composed by Teodoro Gallego
  • "Sa Dalagang Ilong-Ilonganon" (1926) – a poem by
  • Mga Hinugpong nga Malip-ut nga Sugilanon (1935) – an anthology of short stories by Angel Magahum Sr.
  • "De Mactan a Tirad" (1940) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
  • (1946) – a novel by Ramon Muzones
  • Juanita Cruz (1968) – a novel by Magdalena Jalandoni
  • Lirio (1998) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • (2000) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • (2006) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • Candido (2007) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • (2011) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • (2013) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
  • (2017) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery

Notable Hiligaynon writers[]

  • Antonio Ledesma Jayme (1854–1937) – lawyer, revolutionary, provincial governor and assemblyman. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City, lived in Bacolod
  • Graciano López Jaena (1856–1896) – journalist, orator, and revolutionary from Iloilo, well known for his written works in La Solidaridad and the satirical story Fray Botod. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
  • (1867–1931) – writer, editor and composer. Composed the classic Iloilo ang Banwa Ko, the unofficial song of Iloilo. Born in Molo, Iloilo City
  • (1875–1945) – Hiligaynon playwright. Born in Polo (now Valenzuela City), Bulacan
  • Magdalena Jalandoni (1891–1978) – prolific writer, novelist and feminist. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City
  • (1892–1965) – lawyer, journalist and the "Prince of Visayan poets". Born in Cabatuan, Iloilo
  • Ramon Muzones (1913–1992) – novelist, poet, and essayist. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
  • (born 1921) – lawyer, intelligence officer and governor of Iloilo from 1969 to 1986. Co-founder and editor of Yuhum magazine. Born in Miagao, Iloilo City
  • Peter Solis Nery (born 1969) – prolific writer, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, "Hari sang Binalaybay", and champion of the Hiligaynon language. Born in Dumangas, Iloilo
  • – Hiligaynon drama writer for radio programs of Bombo Radyo Philippines

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Delos Santos, Alex (2003). The Rise of Kinaray-a: History and Anthology of Contemporary Literature in Antique. Iloilo City: Libro Agustino. p. 6. ISBN 971-91334-2-2. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Fernandez, Doreen (1978). The Iloilo Zarzuela, 1903–1930. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b Hosillos, Lucila, ed. (1992). Hiligaynon Literature: Texts and Contexts. Quezon City: Aqua-Land Enterprises. p. 74. ISBN 971-636-000-2. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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