Filipino authors and their books
Famous writers.
Local writer
Here are some of the most famous Philippine authors and their works that left remarkable mark in the PH literature.
PHILIPPINE AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS – These are the legendary Filipino authors and their remarkable contributions.
The Philippine literature has improved greatly over time.
We have authors who write fully in Filipino, while others scribbled their thoughts and letters in English adapting the Western style and language. But what most definitely will be of significance is how these creations have shaped and enriched the literature of the country.
Meet some of the most legendary and iconic authors from the Philippines below and a few of their masterpieces:
- Jessica Hagedorn
- She wrote the 1990 novel Dogeaters which won the American Book Award and was declared a finalist for the National Book Award.
She also created the play Mango Tango which happened to be her first-ever play.
- She wrote the 1990 novel Dogeaters which won the American Book Award and was declared a finalist for the National Book Award.
- Sionil Jose
- He is one of those writers who deeply tackled social justice
- He is one of those writers who deeply tackled social justice