Waiting for Mariang Makiling : essays in Philippine cultural history /
Mojares, Resil B., 1943-
Waiting for Mariang Makiling : essays in Philippine cultural history / Resil B. Mojares. - Quezon City : Ateneo De Manila University Press, c2002. - x, 324 pages ; 23 cm.
Takes up diverse texts as the legend of Mariang Makiling, Pigafetta's discovery account of the Philippines, the life of Pedro Calungsod, foundation narrative of a Marian shrine, colonial books of conduct, memoirs of Filipino intellectuals, a Bisayan love poem, political talk in radio, a dinner in 19th-century Cebu. There is underlying passion in these essays, pushing the reader to appreciate such issues as cultural politics and nation formation. Winner, 2004 Gintong Aklat Award, for Social Science (BIP-ADMUP).
9715504221
Civilization in literature.
Philippines
DS 664 / .M729 2002
Waiting for Mariang Makiling : essays in Philippine cultural history / Resil B. Mojares. - Quezon City : Ateneo De Manila University Press, c2002. - x, 324 pages ; 23 cm.
Takes up diverse texts as the legend of Mariang Makiling, Pigafetta's discovery account of the Philippines, the life of Pedro Calungsod, foundation narrative of a Marian shrine, colonial books of conduct, memoirs of Filipino intellectuals, a Bisayan love poem, political talk in radio, a dinner in 19th-century Cebu. There is underlying passion in these essays, pushing the reader to appreciate such issues as cultural politics and nation formation. Winner, 2004 Gintong Aklat Award, for Social Science (BIP-ADMUP).
9715504221
Civilization in literature.
Philippines
DS 664 / .M729 2002
