Vijayatunga, J. (Jinadasa), 1902-
Island story / J. Vijayatunga - Second edition - Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu Publication, 2004 - 211 p.: ill.; 19 cm.
With Island Story, J. Vijayatunga returned to the theme Lanka which had been eluding him since he wrote Grass for my feet. Island Story, however, is not a continuation of his childhooss reminiscences. His method here is, by weaving fact and fancy together, to relate his intimate knowledge of lanka both to its present-day life and to its ancient traditions. The result is a highly evocative book, in part a factual account of Lankas storied past and in part a personal record. Island Story is a rare treasure indeed, where two masters together, bring alive reminiscences of an island the island lanka.
9559170716
--Manners and customs.
--Sri Lanka -- Social life and customs.
915.48 VI.I 2004 / 02577
Island story / J. Vijayatunga - Second edition - Boralesgamuwa: Visidunu Publication, 2004 - 211 p.: ill.; 19 cm.
With Island Story, J. Vijayatunga returned to the theme Lanka which had been eluding him since he wrote Grass for my feet. Island Story, however, is not a continuation of his childhooss reminiscences. His method here is, by weaving fact and fancy together, to relate his intimate knowledge of lanka both to its present-day life and to its ancient traditions. The result is a highly evocative book, in part a factual account of Lankas storied past and in part a personal record. Island Story is a rare treasure indeed, where two masters together, bring alive reminiscences of an island the island lanka.
9559170716
--Manners and customs.
--Sri Lanka -- Social life and customs.
915.48 VI.I 2004 / 02577