| Bibliography Information: | ||
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| Material Type: | book |  |
| Collection: | Lending | |
| Call Number: | FIC(S)BAN ,RACK 02 | |
| Title: | Mahahene reeri yaka | |
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| Personal name: | Bandaranayake, S.W.R.D | |
| Statement of responsibility, etc.: | ||
Bibliography Copy Information:
| Accession # | Description | Status | Status Dt | Due Back |
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| 00008351 | checked in | 2025-01-15 23:48:03 |
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| Topical term or geographic name as Keyword: | Cultural |
| Topical term or geographic name as Keyword: | Historical |
| Topical term or geographic name as Keyword: | Epic |
| Topical term or geographic name as Keyword: | National Identity |
| Topical term or geographic name as Keyword: | Sri Lankan |
| Classification number: | FIC(S)BAN |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc.: | Urapola |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc.: | Kalabara, Publication |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc.: | 2024 |
| Extent: | 153 |
| Dimensions: | 21*14cm |
| Summary, etc. note: | Mahahene Reeri Yaka (The Story of the Great King) is a historical novel by S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike that retells the story of Dutugemunu, the great Sinhalese king who defeated the Tamil king Elara and unified Sri Lanka in the 2nd century BC. The novel follows Dutugemunu's life from his early childhood to his rise to power and his eventual victory over Elara. Bandaranaike's novel is a classic of Sinhalese literature and has been translated into several languages. The novel is written in a highly stylized and poetic language, and it is full of vivid descriptions of battles, court life, and the natural beauty of Sri Lanka. Bandaranaike's portrayal of Dutugemunu is sympathetic and admiring, and he presents the king as a great warrior, a wise ruler, and a devout Buddhist. However, the novel also explores the darker side of Dutugemunu's character, and it shows how his ambition and ruthlessness led to the deaths of many innocent people. Mahahene Reeri Yaka is a complex and moving novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in Sri Lankan history. Bandaranaike's writing is both beautiful and powerful, and his novel is sure to stay with readers long after they finish it. |
| Purchase price: | Rs, 650/= |
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