Lazaro Francisco was Filipino writer known for his novels such as Ama and Daluyong. He was awarded the National Artist for Filipino Literature in 2009. Francisco also received the Republic Cultural Heritage Award for Literature in 1970.
Born in Orani, Bataan, Philippines on 22 February 1898, he was the fourth child of Eulogio Francisco at Clara Angeles. Between 1925 and 1960, Francisco wrote 12 novels which were serialized and eagerly read in Liwayway, the weekly Tagalog magazine. His novels tackled romance, class tensions, tenancy issues and agrarian unrest. His Tagalog novels include: Singsing na Pangkasal, Bayang Nagpatiwakal, Sa Paanan ng Krus,Ilaw sa Hilaga, Binhi at Bunga, Cesar, Sugat ng Alaala, Ama, Maganda Pa Ang Daigdig, and Daluyong.
According to poet Bienvenido Lumbera, himself a National Artist, Lazaro Francisco is likely to occupy an eminent position in the history of Filipino literature. Already in Tagalog literature, Lumbera said that he ranks among the finest novelists since the beginning of the 20th century.
Daluyong ("Tidal Wave" or "Wave") is a 1976 Tagalog-language novel written by Filipino novelist Lazaro Francisco. The novel was published in Quezon City,Manila, in the Philippines by the Ateneo de Manila University Press.
Daluyong begins where Francisco’s novel Maganda pa ang Daigdig ("The World Be Beautiful Still") ends. Lino Rivero, a former ranch worker, is given an opportunity to own a portion of land by the priest Padre Echevarria. Lino becomes an avatar who, through his efforts and good will, is able to free himself from the oppressive "tenant farmer" system. Apart from the "waves of changes" that might happen due to agrarian reform and because of the hope of the Filipino lower class for a good future, Daluyong tackled the "waves of forces" that prevents such changes and hopes from being realized.
| Author | Lazaro Francisco |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Ateneo de Manila University Press |
Publication date
| 1976 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 340 |
| ISBN | 971-11-3056-4 |
| Preceded by | Maganda pa ang Daigdig |
| Followed by | Sugat ng Alaala |
Novels
BINHI AT BUNGA, published in Liwayway in 1925 and won 3rd price in the 1st Liwayway Novel writing contest in 1926. Adapted for the stage by the "Samahang Sarsuela Gabrie," of Manila. Published in book form in 1927.
CESAR, published in Liwayway in 1926 and adjudged 2nd prize winner, 2nd Liwayway Novel writing contest.
AMA, published in 1929 in Liwayway. Adapted for stage by the "Samahang Sarsuela Gabriel". The premiere showing was held during the Cabanatuan town fiesta of 1930 undar the patronage of Dona Catalina Tinio. Jose Corazon de Jesus (King of Balagtasan) and Atang de la Rama (Queen of the Stage) in stellar roles.
BAYANG NAGPATIWAKAL, published in Alitaptap from 1931 to 1932. Later, to be rewritten under the title, "Ilaw Sa Hilaga".
SA PAANAN NG KRUS, serialized in Liwayway in 1934. Received the "widest and loudest public approval". First Tagalog novel ever given a national scope, because at the behest of Fon Ramon Roces, the novel was translated and published in 4 sister weeklies of Liwayway --- Bannawag, Bikolnon, Bisaya and Hiligaynon Adapted for the stage by SSG and filmed by Parlatone Films with Rogelio de la Rosa, Carmen Rosales and Rosario Moreno in stellar roles. The author was adjudged"Novelist of 1934" by Ilaw at Panitik. Don Ramon Roces had the book printed in book form as an offering of his publication to 33rd Eucharist Congress held in Manila.
ANG PAMANA NG PULUBI, serialized in Liwayway in 1935 and adapted for the stage by SSG. It was filmed by the Philippine Films under the direction of Eduardo de Castro with Alma Bella and Jose Padilla, Jr. in lead roles. Another box-office hit of the 30s.
BAGO LUMUBOG ANG ARAW, serialized in Liwayway in 1936 and adapted for the stage by SSG. Filmed by Parlatone Films with Rogelio de la Rosa and Elsa Oria in stellar roles. A box-office hit.
SINSING NA PANGKASAL, serialized in Liwayway from 1939 to 1940 and adapted for the stage by SSG. It was filmed by the Acuna-Zaldarriaga Films and directed by Don Jose Nepomuceno with Serafin Garcia and Rosario MOreno in lead roles. Won top prize for the novelist in the 1st Commonwealth Literary Contest of 1940.
ILAW SA HILAGA, serialized in Liwayway from 1946 to 1947. Adjudged the best novel written during the fisrt 5 years of the Philippine Republic. Acclaimed by literary critics.
SUGAT NG ALAALA, published in Liwayway in the 1951. Adjudged "Nobelang Ginto ng 1951" by the Kalipunan nang Pambansa ng mga Alagad ng Sining. Regarded by critics as the best Tagalalog novel written about the 2nd World War.
MAGANDA PA ANG DAIGDIG, serialized in Liwayway in 1956. A critically-acclaimed novel and regarded by many as the author's masterpiece along with its sequel, Daluyong.
DALUYONG, published in serial form in Liwayway in 1961, cited by the editors as "Isang Tunay na Obra Maestra" and the author billed sa "Nobelista ng mga Nobelista". The author was awarded a Gold Medal by the Panitik ng Kababaihan in 1961 as "Nobelistang Taon".
Short Stories
DEO, First Prize, Short Story Writing Contest, Sampaquita, 1927
ANG BETERANO, Alitaptap, 1931, included in at least 10 anthologies and acclaimed as a "classic".
ANG IDOLO, Pipit-puso, 1932
ANG PAGTITIKA, Pipit-puso, 1932
UTOS-HARI, Pipit-puso, 1932
PUWIT NG BASO, Pipit-puso, 1932
KAPULUNGAN NG MGA PINAGPALA, Pipit-puso, 1932
Plays
UTOS-HARI, a three-act play staged in 1935
ANG IKA-APAT NA MAGO, a three-act play staged in 1942; an adaptation from Henry Van Dyke's short story "The Other Wise Man"
References:
Nobela (Accessed on 23 July 2009)
Reyes, Franco Vera. Makata at Paraluman na inilathala noong 1929.
Burgonio, TJ. "Arroyo
names 7 National Artists for ‘09." Inquirer.net. (Accessed 29 July 2009)
"Daluyong nobela ni Lázaro Francisco". Open
Library.
Retrieved 25 June 2011.
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