CONTEMPORARY PERIOD (jan 1, 1900 – 14h 4min, apr 23, 2024 y)
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The 20th century has brought many new writers and new ideas. Because of the fantastic progress and giant strides done in all aspects of life, it is difficult to keep track of the dimensions literature and the various branches of knowledge have gained.
Something should be said about the literature of Asia at this point. In the past 2,500 years, it has been influenced by the interaction between Chinese, Indian, Islamic and European, including Russian, factors.
China molded the civilization of eastern Asia, including Japan, Korea, and Annam, and was primary influence on Mongolia, Tibet, Thailand, Cambodia, and Burma.
Indian influence has mainly expressed itself through Hinduism and Buddhism. These are not merely religious in nature but have carried with them Indian art and literature, and often an Indian alphabet, as in Tibet, Java and Cambodia.
Philippine literature, like that of other countries, started with incantations, myths and folktales developed through the years. With the introduction of Christianity, our literature underwent periods of orientation and growth and now has a place among the great works of the world.
Through the ages, practically all parts of the world, writers of literature have not only given much pleasure, knowledge, and interest to readers, they have also reflected their respective developments and aspirations, and inspired men to think noble thoughts and do notable deeds.
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