Sands and Coral, Vol. 4 (Literary Supplement to The Sillimanian, Literary Magazine of 1951)

First published in 1948 at Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Philippines, Sands and Coral is historically recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious campus-based literary journals in the country. This 1951 edition (Volume 4) captures a vital transitional epoch in post-World War II Philippine literature in English. Produced under the guidance of foundational literary figures such as National Artist for Literature Edith L. Tiempo and renowned professor Edilberto K. Tiempo, the journal served as a critical crucible for the burgeoning "Silliman Writers" movement.The volume documents local culture, postwar anxieties, and historical shifts. For instance, Edilberto K. Tiempo’s short story "The Grave Diggers" subtly delves into local socio-economic realities and regional relationships, while essays like Dolores S. Feria's review of Juan C. Laya's wartime novel This Barangay actively grapple with national trauma, the Japanese occupation, and the reconstruction of Filipino identity. Ultimately, this publication reflects the rich academic heritage of Silliman University and underscores its historical role as a primary center for creative writing and critical discourse in the mid-20th-century Philippines.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes. Editors: Reuben R. Canoy, Claro R. Ceniza, Honorio R. Ridad, Lugum Uka Faculty Committee / Advisers: Dolores S. Feria, Edith L. Tiempo, G. Gordon Mahy, Rodrigo T. Feria Contributors/Writers: Edilberto K. Tiempo, James Matheson, Ernest Sagun, Reuben R. Canoy, Claro Ceniza, Edith L. Tiempo, Ricaredo D. Demetillo, R. T. Feria, Aida L. Rivera, Cesar J. Amigo, Dolores S. Feria Sillimaniana Archives Collection

APA Citation: Canoy, R. R., Ceniza, C. R., Ridad, H. R., & Uka, L. (Eds.). (1951). Sands and coral: Literary magazine of Silliman University (Vol. 4). Silliman Press.