Bridging Connections: An anthology of Sri Lankan Short Stories

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This short collection bring to you twenty five engaging stories from Sri Lanka’s best known story-tellers. The country’s simmering ethnic and political violence provides the backdrop to many of these narratives. Told with innate sensitivity to the turbulence and social complexities of their times, these stories bridge connections for a young nation torn by decades of strife.  Drawn from Sinhala, Tamil and English this anthology is a compelling read that brings out the distinctive flavour and rich diversity of Sri Lankan prose.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajiva Wijesinha

Rajiva Wijesinha, until recently senior Professor of Languages at Sabaragamuwa University in Sri Lanka, is currently Secretary General of the Sri Lankan Government’s Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace process (SCOPP). He read classics and received his doctorate from the Oxford University. Wijesinha has been actively involved in promoting creative writing in Sri Lanka. His writings include works of fiction, political history and philosophy.

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Title
Bridging Connections: An anthology of Sri Lankan Short Stories
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
9788123750446
Length
227p.
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#Sri Lanka