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Quote by Amado V. Hernandez
Ang panitikan ay mga kathang makasining, taglay ang mataas na uri, na naglalarawan ng buhay, kaugalian, mga karanasan at kalagayan ng bayan o sosyedad sa isang kapanahunan.
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The quote defines literature as more than written stories: it is made up of artistic works valued for their quality. These works portray how people live, their customs, their experiences, and the conditions of their nation or society. They also reflect a particular period, showing that literature is connected to both culture and time.
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- Kritike: An Online Journal of Philosophy
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