Genevieve L. Asenjo is one of the many outstanding voices to emerge in Philippine literature. Asenjo, an academic, prolific writer, and cultural promoter, has established a distinct presence in our country's literary scene. She addresses complex subjects like identity, feminism, regional culture, and personal memory, making her an important part in the contemporary Filipino writing.
Genevieve L. Asenjo
Genevieve L. Asenjo is a prolific Filipino author whose works are composed of fiction, poetry, and essays. Born in Antique, she writes in three languages: Filipino, Kinaray-a, and English. Her stories frequently talk about the rural landscapes and people of her native Visayas. She graduated from the University of the Philippines Visayas with a degree in communication and from De La Salle University with an MFA in creative writing. She was heavily influenced by her academic experience and her strong bond to her hometown that affected her way of writing.
Literary Works
1. Lumbay ng Dila (2010)
A novel exploring identity, migration, and the Filipino woman’s experience, Lumbay ng Dila intertwines personal and historical narratives, focusing on the complexities of loss and displacement.
2. Sa Gihapon, Palangga, Ang Uran (2009)
This collection of short stories written in Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon celebrates rural life and Visayan culture, bringing attention to love, loss, and belonging through local languages.
3. Komposo ni Dandansoy (2017)
A modern retelling of the Visayan folk song Dandansoy, this work explores themes of migration, longing, and identity, reinterpreting traditional narratives for a contemporary audience.
4. Dawata Kag Tumanon: Mga Pabugal Kag Sumpa (2011)
This poetry collection, written in Kinaray-a, reflects personal and cultural themes of love, family, and faith, with vivid imagery that evokes rural Antique.
5. The Body: Aria (2015)
A collection of essays on womanhood, desire, and the body, The Body: Aria explores feminist themes, weaving personal experiences with reflections on the female body in society.
My Thoughts:
Although I haven't read any of her work, I'm amazed by her dedication by promoting regional dialects like Kinaray-a and by her ability of highlighting the diverse experiences of Filipinos, especially from Visayas. Her way of preserving local culture by using literature is inspiring.
A novel exploring identity, migration, and the Filipino woman’s experience, Lumbay ng Dila intertwines personal and historical narratives, focusing on the complexities of loss and displacement.
2. Sa Gihapon, Palangga, Ang Uran (2009)
This collection of short stories written in Kinaray-a and Hiligaynon celebrates rural life and Visayan culture, bringing attention to love, loss, and belonging through local languages.
3. Komposo ni Dandansoy (2017)
A modern retelling of the Visayan folk song Dandansoy, this work explores themes of migration, longing, and identity, reinterpreting traditional narratives for a contemporary audience.
4. Dawata Kag Tumanon: Mga Pabugal Kag Sumpa (2011)
This poetry collection, written in Kinaray-a, reflects personal and cultural themes of love, family, and faith, with vivid imagery that evokes rural Antique.
5. The Body: Aria (2015)
A collection of essays on womanhood, desire, and the body, The Body: Aria explores feminist themes, weaving personal experiences with reflections on the female body in society.
Although I haven't read any of her work, I'm amazed by her dedication by promoting regional dialects like Kinaray-a and by her ability of highlighting the diverse experiences of Filipinos, especially from Visayas. Her way of preserving local culture by using literature is inspiring.
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