Hiligaynon literature

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 Mariano Cuartero[1]
• Ang Babai nga Huaran – possibly first modern Hiligaynon play and the first modern play overall in any Philippine language, written by Cornelio Hilado 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 Eriberto Gumban
• Ang Capitan (1903) – the first Hiligaynon zarzuela to be performed, written by Valente "Valentin" Cristobal 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 Salvador Ciocon[2]
• Benjamin (1907) – the first Hiligaynon novel, written by Angel Magahum Sr. in 1894[3]
• Nating (1908) – a zarzuela written by Valentín Cristóbal and composed by Teodoro Gallego
• Talikala (1916) - a play written by Serapion C. Torre
• Cusug sang Imul (1923) - a play written by Miguela Montelibano
• Bunal nga Ualay Labud (1924) - Leopoldo Alerta
• "Sa Dalagang Ilong-Ilonganon" (1926) – a poem by Flavio Zaragoza y Cano
• 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
• Margosatubig: Maragtas ni Salagunting (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
• Ang Pangayaw (2000) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Ang Kapid (2006) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Candido (2007) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Donato Bugtot (2011) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Si Padre Olan kag ang Dios (2013) – an award-winning short story by Peter Solis Nery
• Ang Milagro sa Ermita (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.
• Angel Magahum Sr. (1867–1931) – writer, editor and composer. Composed the classic Iloilo ang Banwa Ko, the unofficial song of Iloilo. Born in Molo, Iloilo City.
• Valente Cristóbal (1875–1945) – Hiligaynon playwright. Born in Polo, Bulacan (now Valenzuela City), lived in Iloilo City.
• Magdalena Jalandoni (1891–1978) – prolific writer, novelist and feminist. Born in Jaro, Iloilo City.
• Serapion C. Torre (1892–1942) – Hiligaynon litterateur, poet, novelist, zarzuela writer, and playwright, known as the Father of Modern Hiligaynon Literature. Born in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.
• Flavio Zaragoza y Cano (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.
• Conrado Saquian Norada (born 1921) – lawyer, intelligence officer and governor of Iloilo from 1969 to 1986. Co-founder and editor of Yuhum magazine. Born in Miagao, Iloilo.
• Peter Solis Nery (born 1969) – prolific writer, poet, playwright, novelist, editor, "Hari sang Binalaybay", and champion of the Hiligaynon language. Born in Dumangas, Iloilo.
• Elizabeth Batiduan Navarro – Hiligaynon drama writer for radio programs of Bombo Radyo Philippines.

See also

• Hiligaynon language
• Philippine literature

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. Fernandez, Doreen (1978). The Iloilo Zarzuela, 1903–1930. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
3. 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.