Introduction to Modern Pilipino Literature
Author: Epifanio San Juan
Publisher: Ardent Media
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780805731293
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Search for Adarna
Author: K. M. Levis
Publisher: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2020-08-05
Total Pages: 169
ISBN-13: 9712736067
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnna Waldorf-Ocampo wants to get away from the ever-present scrutiny that comes with her famous name. She will do anything to avoid dealing with her ruthless older half sister, Elizabeth, although she gets along with her belittled other half sister, Olivia. Tragedy strikes when their father is felled by a mysterious illness that has no cure. The family’s only hope lies in a bird called the Adarna, a mythical creature that can only be found in the Philippine jungle. The three sisters are each tasked to search for the elusive creature. Whoever retrieves it first will inherit their father’s billion-dollar empire, but they must hurry, or they will lose their father forever.
Ibong adarna
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Published: 2005
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9789715082693
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo cure their father's illness, three princes set out to capture the elusive and enchanting Adarna bird.
The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema
Author: Bliss Cua Lim
Publisher: Duke University Press
Published: 2024-01-05
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 147802786X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on cultural policy, queer and feminist theory, materialist media studies, and postcolonial historiography, Bliss Cua Lim analyzes the crisis-ridden history of Philippine film archiving—a history of lost films, limited access, and collapsed archives. Rather than denigrate underfunded Philippine audiovisual archives in contrast to institutions in the global North, The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema shows how archival practices of making do can inspire alternative theoretical and historical approaches to cinema. Lim examines formal state and corporate archives, analyzing restorations of the last nitrate film and a star-studded lesbian classic as well as archiving under the Marcos dictatorship. She also foregrounds informal archival efforts: a cinephilic video store specializing in vintage Tagalog classics; a microcuratorial initiative for experimental films; and guerilla screenings for rural Visayan audiences. Throughout, Lim centers the improvisational creativity of audiovisual archivists, collectors, advocates, and amateurs who embrace imperfect access in the face of inhospitable conditions.
Tagalog Stories for Language Learners
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2021-10-05
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 1462922619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most enjoyable way to learn about a new culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages! This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired with cultural notes, vocabulary lists, exercises, comprehension questions and free online audio recordings, Tagalog Stories for Language Learners is an excellent resource for intermediate language learners, or those who wish to pick up a bit of Phlippine cultural knowledge. This compilation includes a mix of traditional folktales retold for a modern audience, as well as several well-known works of contemporary Philippine literature. Along the way, you will meet fabulous mythological characters like the Bagobo goddess Mebuyan and the shape-shifting Aswang. Other characters cope with day-to-day issues, such as the domestic worker who cannot find her keys and a beauty queen who leaves behind her comfortable city life in order to help peasants in the countryside. Four of the stories are by well-known Filipino writers and are presented in complete or partially condensed form. These include: Estrangheritis by Inigo Ed. Regalado (1907) — The writer is critical of Filipinos who exalt all things foreign while, in fact, benefitting from their own land but unappreciative of their national culture. Desire by Paz Latorena (1928) — The story of a Filipino woman who has to deal with the narrow-mindedness of a foreigner who is far more interested in her body than in her personality. Greta Garbo by Deogracia Rosaro (1930) — Monina, who looks like Greta Garbo, plans a weekend getaway with her beau, only to be left at the station waiting, and later discovers he has gone on a honeymoon! Maria Elena Paterno's Sampaguita (1991) —Two popular legends about the Sampaguita (Philippine jasmine flower) which touch on the themes of courage and forbidden love.
Filipino Popular Tales
Author: Dean Spruill Fansler
Publisher:
Published: 1921
Total Pages: 504
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKSixir (Alpha): A Literary Folio, Book IV
Author: Pinagpala Publishing Services
Publisher: Pinagpala Publishing Services
Published: 2024-01-01
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 6214811706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSIXIR (Alpha): A Literary Folio Book IV stands as a testament to the boundless creative power of the written word, marking its place as the inaugural illustrated literary folio series from Pinagpala Publishing Services. Steeped in prose and poetry, enriched by striking illustrations, and characterized by a profound appreciation for creative diversity, SIXIR (Alpha: A Literary Folio) is more than a collection of works - it's a celebration of the creative spirit, a testament to the transformative power of literature, and a tribute to the writers who breathe life into it through their words.
Ancient Beliefs and Customs of the Tagalogs
Author: Jean-Paul G. POTET
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2017-11-18
Total Pages: 654
ISBN-13: 0244348731
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a provisional essay, followed by a vocabulary and an index, on the Tagalogs' world view in the Sixteenth Century. It is mainly based on the entries of the earliest dictionaries of the Tagalog language. These were written by Spanish lexicographers about half-a-century after the conquest of the Philippines (Cebu 1565, Manila 1571). Additional data are drawn from Spanish chronicles. Many of the recorded beliefs and customs were already obsolete at the turn of the Seventeenth Century. Some are extremely surprising, starting from the primeval myth according to which the world had no solid land at its beginning, but only two fluids, water and air.
Tagalog for Beginners
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2014-07-15
Total Pages: 443
ISBN-13: 1462910394
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language. Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction--with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of natural situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The downloadable audio helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include:: Accompanying downloadable audio. Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life. Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand. Notes on the Tagalog language and history. A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.
The World's End
Author: Rin Chupeco
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2023-12-05
Total Pages: 401
ISBN-13: 1492672734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe thrilling conclusion to the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong. It's been three months since the Snow Queen and OzCorp infiltrated Maidenkeep and nearly seized the Nine Maidens. Ryker is still unconscious and the rest of the group is feeling the effects of the prolonged war. Not to mention that Abigail Fey's curse has far-reaching consequences, and many in the Royal States have been using it to stir unrest and hostilities against Avalon. When the Adarna, a firebird-like creature appears in Avalon, the gang discovers it is one of seven magical artifacts that the Snow Queen has been searching for, in her bid to open a portal to Buyan-a place that could grant her tremendous power. Determined to find the artifacts first the Bandersnatchers find information about the other five: The Singing Bone, The Hamelin Flute, The Tamatebako, The Lotus Lanternm The Raskovnik, and The Wonderland Tree. But the Snow Queen will stop at nothing to get to the relics first. And as the final battle approaches, both sides will lose the ones they love as the fight to save or destroy Avalon finally comes to be.
