Philippine national literature, book three

This text was published in 1929 during the period of American colonial administration in the Philippines. It represents an early effort to codify and disseminate the country's diverse oral traditions—including fables, legends, and proverbs—for use in the newly established public school system. The authors, an American former professor and a Filipino former instructor from the University of the Philippines, created this collection as part of a multi-book series intended to introduce young Filipinos to their national literary heritage. By translating these stories into English, the book served to standardize local cultural narratives for a national audience while utilizing the primary language of instruction mandated at the time. The work is a significant document of cultural preservation and early Philippine literary curriculum development.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. Fil. 899.914 F21p APA Citation: Fansler, H. E., & Panlasigui, I. (1929). Philippine national literature, book three. The Macmillan Company.