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From historic novels to contemporary literature, there is plenty to read about Sri Lanka. Authors Michael Ondaatje, Shyam Selvadurai, Carl Muler and Ashok Ferrey are just some of those who bring the country to life in their books. Discover the teardrop island from the pages of a novel before getting on the plane
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Woolf in Ceylon
Woolf in Ceylon
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"Woolf in Ceylon" by Christopher Ondaatje blends history, literature, and personal reflection to explore Virginia Woolf’s connection to Ceylon and the island’s transformation across eras. Ondaatje contrasts colonial Ceylon with post-colonial Sri Lanka, drawing from his own upbringing to highlight shifts in culture, society, and landscape. The book offers a rich, layered perspective on the lasting influence of colonialism and the evolution of Sri Lanka into a modern nation.
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