“The writer has the advantage of a medium that can be contemplated many times over on the pages of a book or a magazine. The words lie on the page and the writer has an extended opportunity to imprint on his reader every meaning and nuance distilled from experience.”
Quote by Bienvenido Lumbera
Work
Revaluation: essays on Philippine literature, cinema, and popular culture
This book delves into the diverse and dynamic aspects of Philippine culture, examining the interplay between literature, cinema, and popular culture in the country. more
Author
Bienvenido Lumbera
Bienvenido Lumbera, born in 1932, is a renowned literary critic. His work spans various fields including literary criticism, literary theory, and literary history, and has had a profound impact on the development of Latin American literature. more
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