Tongues of the new dawn: an anthology of poems: festival of the Revolution, March 10-13

On the anthology's cover there is a black and white rocky seascape with a red sun rising above it. The text on the cover page suggests that the publication was part of the 'Festival of Revolution, March 10-13, Grenada, 1981'.
Title
Tongues of the new dawn: an anthology of poems: festival of the Revolution, March 10-13
Description
Grenada became independent in 1974. Public opposition to the rule of trade unionist Eric Gairy resulted in civil strife. On 13 March 1979, the socialist New Jewel Movement launched a bloodless revolutionary coup. They created citizen support initiatives including an adult literacy programme, with the aim of spreading grassroots democracy. The Centre for Popular Education’spoetry anthology captures the voices of ordinary Grenadians, their experience of revolution and hopes for a reformed society.
Creator
Centre for Popular Education (Grenada)
Location
Grenada
Date
1981
Collection
Independence
Source
See more details on the Senate House Library catalogue
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Item Number
10