FAMOUS NOVELISTS IN SRI LANKA
FAMOUS NOVELISTS IN SRI LANKA Sri Lanka has produced many talented novelists who have shared stories about the country’s people, history, and culture. Here are five famous Sri Lankan novelists, 1. Martin Wickramasinghe Martin Wickramasinghe is one of the most respected writers in Sri Lanka. He wrote many books in Sinhala. His most famous novel is “Gamperaliya”, which shows how life changes in a village because of modernization. His stories often talk about family, culture, religion, and social changes. He is known as the father of modern Sinhala literature. 2. Michael Ondaatje Michael Ondaatje was born in Sri Lanka but moved to Canada. He writes in English and is known all over the world. His most famous book is “The English Patient”, which won the Booker Prize and was made into a film. His stories often mix fact and fiction, and they explore memory, love, and war. 3. Shyam Selvadurai Shyam Selvadurai is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian writer. His first...