Literature Library author

Virgilio Almario

A concise guide to Virgilio Almario's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

IB PRL recommended author
Languages
Filipino
Regions / countries
Philippines
Forms
Poetry, Prose: non-fiction
Indexed works
3

Author overview

Virgilio Almario (born 1944) is a poet whose body of work spans poetry and nonfiction prose. This writing is in Filipino and associated with Philippines. Major works and useful reading starting points include Doktrinang Anakpawis, Peregrinasyon at Iba Pang Tula, and sundalong patpat. Key themes include Filipino language and national identity, history and cultural memory, and poetic form, public life, and decolonization.

Reading pathway

Begin with Doktrinang Anakpawis, then move to Peregrinasyon at Iba Pang Tula, then move to sundalong patpat.

Representative starting points

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