Wilfrido Nolledo
Wilfrido D. Nolledo | |
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| Born | Wilfrido Dayo Nolledo January 19, 1933 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | March 6, 2004 (aged 71) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas University of Iowa |
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| Genres | Literary fiction, magic realism |
| Notable work | But for the Lovers (1970) |
Wilfrido Dayo Nolledo (January 19, 1933 – March 6, 2004) was a Filipino novelist, short story writer, playwright, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best known for his novel But for the Lovers (1970), set during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.[1][2]
Biography
Nolledo was born in Manila, Philippines. He studied journalism at the University of Santo Tomas and later attended the Iowa Writers' Workshop,[1] on a Fulbright scholarship.[3] During this time, he also served as the fiction editor of The Iowa Review.[4]
He began his literary career in the 1950s and received several Palanca Awards.[5] He also wrote for the Philippines Free Press.[1]
Works
Novel
- But for the Lovers (1970)
- Sangria Tomorrow (1981)
- Vaya Con Virgo (1984)
Short stories
- In Caress of Beloved Faces (1960)
- Adios, Ossimandas (1961)
- Rice Wine (1962)
- Cadena de Amor and Other Stories (2004)
Plays
- Island of the Heart (one-act play; 1956)
- Legend of the Filipino Guitar (one-act play; 1958)
- Amour Impossible (one-act play; 1961)
- Turn Red the Sea (one-act play; 1963)
- Rise, Terraces (one-act play; 1964)
- Flores Para Los Muertos (one-act play; 1966)
- Dulce Estranjera (one-act play; 1974)
- The Terrorist Dialogue (1977)
Reception
Nolledo's work has been noted for its complex narrative style and lyrical prose. His novel But for the Lovers received critical attention in both the Philippines and internationally, including reviews in The New York Times Book Review.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Writer Nolledo, 71". The Philippine Star. March 9, 2004. Archived from the original on April 20, 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Levin, Martin (October 18, 1970). "But for The Lovers". Reader's Report. The New York Times. New York. p. BR27. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Full access available to users of The Wikipedia Library. - ↑ "Wilfrido Nolledo". Fulbright Scholar Program. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Brown, Merle E.; Bell, Marvin; Nolledo, Wilfrido D., eds. (1971). "Copyright page". The Iowa Review. Vol. 2, no. 2 (Spring). The University of Iowa. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Directory of Winners". Palanca Awards. 2026. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2026.