NVM Gonzalez

• When was N.V.M. Gonzalez born and when did he pass away?

  He was born in 1915 and passed away in 1999.
• What is significant about N.V.M. Gonzalez's educational background?


  He significantly contributed to Filipino literature despite not holding a college degree.
• Where was N.V.M. Gonzalez born?

  He was born in Romblon, Philippines.
• What was the age of N.V.M. Gonzalez at the time of his death?

  He was 84 years old.
• At what age did N.V.M. Gonzalez's family move to Wasig?

  When he was five years old.
• What were the professions of N.V.M. Gonzalez's parents?

  His mother was a teacher and his father was a school supervisor.
• How did N.V.M. Gonzalez contribute to his family's work as a teenager?

  He helped his father with door-to-door deliveries.
• Which university did N.V.M. Gonzalez attend for college?

  He attended National University in Manila.
• Did N.V.M. Gonzalez finish his college degree?

  No, he did not finish his degree.
• What teaching positions did N.V.M. Gonzalez hold despite not having a college degree?

  He taught at multiple universities, including the University of the Philippines and the Philippine Women's University.
• How many faculty members at U.P. taught without a college degree?

  He was one of only two faculty members.
• Where did N.V.M. Gonzalez teach after his time in the Philippines?

  He taught at numerous universities in California.
• What is one of N.V.M. Gonzalez's major works?

  The Bread of Salt and Other Stories.
• What literary technique is N.V.M. Gonzalez known for?

  He is known as a local colorist writer.
• How does local color as a literary technique function in Gonzalez's works?

  It features unique regional traditions and emphasizes ordinary events in people's lives.
• What sociocultural aspects does N.V.M. Gonzalez present in his writing?

  He presents the sociocultural dimensions of Filipino families and farmers in the provinces.
• What roles did N.V.M. Gonzalez fulfill in his career?

  He was a fictionist, essayist, poet, and teacher.
• How did N.V.M. Gonzalez use the English language in his works?


  He used it to express, reflect, and shape Philippine culture and sensibility.
• What award did Gonzalez receive in 1971?

  The City of Manila Medal of Honor.
• What award did Gonzalez receive in 1990?

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines award.
• What position did Gonzalez hold at the University of California at Los Angeles?

  He was a Regents professor.
• What contributions did Gonzalez make to Philippine literature?

  He explored Filipino identity, culture, and social realities.
• How are Gonzalez's works regarded in terms of craftsmanship?

  His works are highly regarded for their depth and craftsmanship.
• What themes do Gonzalez's stories often focus on?

  They often focus on the lives of ordinary Filipinos in rural settings.
• What societal issues do Gonzalez's narratives address?

  They address issues of poverty, displacement, and cultural change.
• When was N.V.M. Gonzalez born and when did he pass away?

  He was born in 1915 and passed away in 1999.
• What significant contribution did N.V.M. Gonzalez make to Filipino literature?

  He significantly contributed to Filipino literature despite not holding a college degree.
• Where was N.V.M. Gonzalez born?

  He was born in Romblon, Philippines.
• At what age did N.V.M. Gonzalez pass away?

  He passed away at the age of 84.
• What was the family background of N.V.M. Gonzalez?

  His mother was a teacher and his father was a school supervisor.
• How did N.V.M. Gonzalez contribute to his family's work as a teenager?

  He helped his father deliver door-to-door.
• Which university did N.V.M. Gonzalez attend for college?

  He attended National University in Manila, Philippines.
• Did N.V.M. Gonzalez finish his college degree?

  No, he did not finish his degree.
• How did N.V.M. Gonzalez's lack of a college degree affect his career?

  It did not stop him from pursuing teaching positions at multiple universities.
• Which two universities did N.V.M. Gonzalez teach at in the Philippines?

  He taught at the University of the Philippines and the Philippine Women's University.
• What is notable about N.V.M. Gonzalez's teaching position at the University of the Philippines?

  He was one of only two faculty members to teach without holding a college degree.
• In which state did N.V.M. Gonzalez teach after his time in the Philippines?

  He taught at numerous universities in California.
• What is one of N.V.M. Gonzalez's major works?

  The Bread of Salt and Other Stories.
• What literary technique is N.V.M. Gonzalez known for?

  He is known as a local colorist writer.
• What does the literary technique of local color emphasize?

  It features the unique regional traditions of people and emphasizes ordinary events in their lives.