Alejandro G. Abadilla (1906-1969)
Alejandro G. Abadilla was born on March 10, 1906 and died on August 29, 1969. He is known to be the “father of modern Tagalog poetry.” His contributions to Philippine literature, however, extends to the essay, short fiction and the novel.
Published Novels
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Sing-ganda Ng Buhay (1947)
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Pagkamulat Ni Magdalena (1958, co-authored with Elpidio Capulong)
ano po ba meaning ng tulang ”ako ang daigdig”?
OK, I don’t want to agonize if this was a joke or not so I’ll just consider this question seriously. I’d just like to remind everyone, however, that the primary interest of this site is on the Filipino novel.
Nonetheless, on Myla’s question: be aware that the criticism and appreciation of AGA’s “Ako ang Daigdig” is a history in itself–from Clodualdo del Mundo’s early dismissal of its literary merits to current dominant consideration of its pioneering contribution to Tagalog modern poetry. Even Virgilio S. Almario had a change of heart over Abadilla’s poem. You can read Del Mundo’s essay in his book “Mula sa Parolang Ginto,” and Almario’s in his books of essays on Tagalog poetry, especially the most recent, “Pag-unawa sa Ating Pagtula.” You can access info on the latter here: http://www.anvilpublishing.com/bookdetails.php?id=2006000049
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ei sana poh matalakay nyo un tula ni abadilla na ako ang daigdig.. salamat poh,, its a great help for us to know the significance of the meaning behind the letters
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