Sands and Coral: A Literary Supplement to The Sillimanian (March 1949)

Published in March 1949 in Dumaguete City, this document represents the second issue of Sands and Coral, a growing literary supplement to Silliman University's campus newspaper, The Sillimanian. Created under the auspices of the university's English Department, the magazine aimed to stimulate creative thinking, maintain high literary standards, and showcase serious creative creations from both students and faculty members side by side. This specific post-war issue serves as an important cultural artifact for the institution and national literary history, capturing a critical period of intellectual revival following the devastation of World War II. It features foundational creative works and critical essays by prominent figures in Philippine letters, including Edilberto K. Tiempo, Edith L. Tiempo, Ricaredo D. Demetillo, and Dolores S. Feria. Notably, the issue documents early post-war literary debates regarding form versus social substance and laments the economic hardships confronting Filipino writers during national reconstruction.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

APA Citation: Rivera, A. L. (Ed.). (1949). Sands and coral: A literary supplement to The Sillimanian (Vol. 2). English Department, Silliman University.