Illumined Terrain: The Sites and Dimensions of Philippine Literature

For centuries, the true depth of Filipino creativity has been shaped far beyond the boundaries of the capital. In Illumined Terrain: The Sites and Dimensions of Philippine Literature, editor Victor N. Sugbo gathers a vital map of the nation’s literary soul. Moving fluidly from the oral wealth of pre-colonial epics to the sharp, resonant verses of contemporary regional voices, this collection unearths the stories, languages, and histories rooted in our diverse provinces.

Published by National Commission for Culture and the Arts in 1998

203 pages / Paperback