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" In the Western tradition, the first writers were teachers and historians, vastly traveled, who spiced their reports with fantasies. They were also poets who sang and entertained prince and pauper. "

F. Sionil Jose

First

Teachers

Tradition

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F. Sionil Jose

Peasant

Poetry

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