21st Century Literature | Amado Hernandez as National Artist
Summary
TLDRAmado V. Hernandez, a Filipino poet, playwright, and novelist born in 1903, is celebrated for his significant contributions to Tagalog prose and Philippine literature. His work, particularly 'Mga Ibu Mandaragit,' highlights sociological issues of the 1950s. Hernandez, a labor leader and freedom fighter, was honored with numerous awards and posthumously declared a National Artist for Literature in 1973, recognizing his impact on Philippine arts and his role in shaping a Filipino sense of community.
Takeaways
- π Amado V. Hernandez was a Filipino poet, playwright, and novelist born on September 13, 1903, in Hagon.
- π« He spent his early years in Tondo, Manila, and attended Manila High School and the American Correspondence School.
- π° Hernandez worked as a reporter, writer, and journalist for various publications, which led to his imprisonment from 1951 to 1954.
- π He significantly contributed to the development of Tagalog prose by writing in a more colloquial style, as opposed to the ornamental styles of the time.
- π While in prison, he wrote 'Mga Ibu Mandaragit,' one of his best works, a social and political novel illustrating sociological issues like agrarian problems in the 1950s.
- π Hernandez was recognized for his literary contributions with more than 20 awards for his short stories and poems.
- π His works 'Pilipinas' and 'Kayumangi' won first prize in the Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1938 and 1940, respectively.
- π In 1962, he received the Public Cultural Heritage Award for 'Isandipan Langet,' and the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for 'Mounting Lupa' and 'Huged Bensabag'.
- π He was awarded the NPCSO Journalism Award for his novel 'Luha Nabuwaya,' and for his essays in 1963, 1964, and 1965.
- π In 1973, Hernandez was posthumously proclaimed a National Artist for his contribution to the development of Tagalog prose.
- π To be considered a National Artist, one must be a natural-born Filipino citizen with significant contributions to Philippine arts and a sense of Filipino neighborhood.
Q & A
When and where was Amado V. Hernandez born?
-Amado V. Hernandez was born on September 13th, 1903, in Hagon.
What were Amado V. Hernandez's early educational experiences?
-He spent his early years in Tondo, Manila, where he attended Manila High School and the American Correspondence School.
What professions did Amado V. Hernandez hold before his imprisonment?
-He worked as a reporter, writer, and journalist for various publications, including newspapers and magazines.
Why was Amado V. Hernandez imprisoned?
-The script does not specify the exact reason for his imprisonment, only mentioning that it occurred from 1951 to 1953.
How did Amado V. Hernandez contribute to the development of Tagalog prose?
-He made a significant contribution by stripping Tagalog of its ornamental styles and writing in a more colloquial style than the official style.
What is one of Amado V. Hernandez's best-known works?
-One of his best-known works is 'Mga Ibong Mandaragit,' which he wrote while in prison.
What themes does Amado V. Hernandez's work often explore?
-His works often illustrate sociological issues, such as agrarian problems in the 1950s.
What was Amado V. Hernandez's opinion on the role of a writer in society?
-According to the script, Hernandez believed that a writer's role is to uplift society's conscience and affirm the nobility of the human spirit in the face of injustice and persecution.
What awards did Amado V. Hernandez receive in his lifetime?
-He won more than 20 awards for his short stories and poems, including the Commonwealth Literary Contest first prizes for 'Pilipinas' and 'Kayumangi,' and the Public Cultural Heritage Award for 'Isandipan Langet.'
When was Amado V. Hernandez posthumously declared a National Artist?
-He was posthumously declared a National Artist in 1973 for his contribution to the development of Tagalog prose.
What are the qualifications to be considered as a National Artist in the Philippines?
-To be considered as a National Artist, one must be a natural-born Filipino citizen, have made a significant contribution to the development of Philippine arts, and have contributed to building a Filipino sense of neighborhood.
Outlines
π Life and Literary Impact of Amado V. Hernandez
Amado V. Hernandez, born September 13, 1903, in Hagon, was a Filipino poet, playwright, and novelist. He spent his early years in Tondo, Manila, attending Manila High School and the American Correspondence School. Hernandez worked as a journalist for various publications, which led to his imprisonment from 1951 to 1954. He revolutionized Tagalog prose by adopting a colloquial style, contrasting the official ornate style. His notable work, 'Mga Ibong Mandaragit,' written during his imprisonment, is a social and political novel addressing agrarian issues of the 1950s. Hernandez's other works include 'Bayang Malaya,' 'Sandip,' and 'Luhan.' He was recognized for his commitment to art and his belief in the writer's role in awakening societal conscience and affirming human nobility amidst injustice. His contributions to Philippine literature, labor leadership, and activism earned him numerous awards, including the National Artist for Literature posthumously in 1973.
π Hernandez's Unique Writing Style and National Artistry
Amado V. Hernandez is celebrated for his love and contribution to the Philippines, particularly for his significant impact on Tagalog prose. His unique writing style, which differed from other Filipino writers, reflected the state of Filipinos during his time, incorporating social and political beliefs shaped by his experiences as an intelligence officer during the Japanese rule. His masterworks are imbued with these beliefs, further proving his worthiness as a National Artist for Literature. His legacy is marked by numerous awards, including the Public Cultural Heritage Award for 'Isandipang Liyet' in 1962, the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, the NPCSO Journalism Award for his novel 'Luha Nabuwaya,' and the Patnubayang Kalinda Award from the City Government of Manila in 1964. In 1969, he received the first Balagtas Memorial Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines for 'Bayang Malaya,' and the Tanglaw and Lali Award from Manila in 1917.
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Keywords
π‘Amado V. Hernandez
π‘Tagalog prose
π‘Imprisonment
π‘Social and political novel
π‘Agrarian problems
π‘Literary awards
π‘National Artist
π‘Cultural Center of the Philippines
π‘Commonwealth Literary Contest
π‘Intellectual contributions
π‘Freedom fighter
Highlights
Amado V. Hernandez was born on September 13, 1903, in Hagon.
He is a Filipino poet, playwright, and novelist.
Spent early years in Tondo, Manila, attending Manila High School and the American Correspondence School.
Worked as a reporter, writer, and journalist for various publications.
Imprisoned from 1951 to 1954.
Made significant contributions to the development of Tagalog prose by simplifying its style.
Wrote 'Manga Ibu Mandaragit', a social and political novel, while in prison.
His works address sociological issues such as agrarian problems in the 1950s.
Hernandez's other works include 'Bayang Malaya' and 'Sandeep Luhan'.
Hernandez engaged in committed art, believing in the writer's role to uplift society's conscience.
He was a labor leader, liberation activist, and freedom fighter.
Received numerous awards and recognitions, including over 20 awards for his short stories and poems.
Won first prizes in the Commonwealth Literary Contest in 1938 and 1940.
Awarded the Public Cultural Heritage Award for 'Isandipan Langet' in 1962.
Received the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature for his works.
Honored with the NPCSO Journalism Award for his novel and essays.
Received the Patnubay Singing at Kalinda Award for the City Government of Manila in 1964.
First Balagtas Memorial Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines for 'Bayang Malaya' in 1969.
Proclaimed National Artist for Literature posthumously in 1973 for his contributions to Tagalog prose.
National Artist title requires significant contributions to Philippine arts and building a Filipino sense of identity.
Hernandez's unique writing style and reflection of Filipino state during his time make him worthy of the title.
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amado v hernandez
amado v hernandez was born on september
13th in the year 1903 in hagon
he is a filipino citizen
he is a poet playwright and a novelist
he spent his early years in tondo manila
where he attended manila high school in
the american correspondence school
he worked as a reporter writer and a
journalist for a variety of publications
including newspapers and magazines
which led him to his imprisonment from
the year 1951 19
amato v hernandez made a significant
contribution to the development of
tagalog pros by stripping tagalog of its
ornamental styles and writing in a more
colloquial style than the official style
aloud when he was in prison he wrote
manga ibu mandaragit one of his best
works it's a social and political novel
that illustrates sociological issues
such as agrarian problems in the 1950s
hernandez's other works include bayang
malaya
sandeep
luhan
amado hernandez
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according to ncca official year 2015
hernandez was one of the first filipino
writers to engage in committed art in
his opinion the writer's role is to up a
society's conscience affirming the
nobility of the human spirit in the face
of injustice and persecution hernandez
was a significant figure in the
philippine literature he was more than a
writer he was also a labor leader a
liberation activist and a freedom
fighter
there are a lot of awards and
recognition that amado v hernandez was
acknowledged
in the pre-world war ii era hernandez
won more than 20 awards for his short
stories and poems
in 1925 he was proclaimed
in 1931 his story wallanong lunas won
two gold medals also from the illao and
panitti
his stories pilipinas and kayumangi
both won first prize in the commonwealth
literary contest in 1938 and 1940
respectively
he won their public cultural heritage
award for isandipan langet in 1962.
and the don carlos palanca memorial
awards for literature for his fourth
place
mounting lupa in 1958
in 1961
both first prize winners and hugged
bensabag
in 1959 and um
in 1960
both second prize winners
the npcso journalism award for his novel
luha nabuwaya
1963 his filisapinili in taliba
1964 and for his essay report on
indonesia in 1965.
the patnubaina singing at kalinda award
for the city government of manila 1964.
the first balagtas memorial award from
the cultural center of the philippines
for bayang malaya 1969
and the tanglan and lali award from the
manila 1917
he was proclaimed national artist for
posthumously in 1973 for his
contribution to the development of
tagalog prose
it takes a lot of requirements and
achievements to be considered as a
national artist for literature
the title of national artists is given
to filipino recognition of his or her
significant contribution in the fields
of music dance theater visual arts
literature film and broadcast arts and
architecture
the qualifications to become a national
artist are
first of course you should be a
natural-born filipino citizen
then your work should have a significant
contribution to the development of the
philippine arts
and your work should have a contribution
in building a filipino sense of
neighborhood
hernandez is indeed worthy to be
considered as a national artist for
literature because of his love and
contribution to our country
he greatly contributed to the
development of the tagalog prose
he also used his literary works to fight
for the freedom of our country
in addition to that he has a different
style of writing unlike other filipino
writers
his works reflect the state of the
filipinos in our country back in the
days
his master works are covered in several
social political beliefs
that were related to his experiences as
an intelligence officer in the
philippines during japanese rule
with all of that being said
he proves that he is worthy to be
considered as a national artist for
literature
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