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Martin Wickramasinghe was born in Koggala, in the South of Sri Lanka, in 1890. He studied Sinhalese as a young child but later learned English, in which he became fluent. When his father died when he was eleven he returned to the Sinhalese school. He left school aged sixteen and worked as a book-keeper. After his mother’s death, he took up writing, publishing his first novel in his early twenties. He subsequently worked as a journalist and later became a newspaper editor. His best-known novel, ගම්පෙරළිය (The Uprooted) Part 1: (The Village) was published in 1944 and is considered the first serious Sri Lankan novel. He continued to write, published literary criticism, novels and poetry. He travelled extensively, visiting the United Kingdom, India, China, Cuba and the Soviet Union. He died in 1976.

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1940 අපේ ගම (Lay Bare the Roots) 1944 ගම්පෙරළිය (The Uprooted) Part 1: (The Village) 1947 මඩොල් දූව (Madol Doova) 1950 Sinhalese Literature 1951 The Mysticism of Lawrence 1952 Aspects of Sinhalese Culture 1956 The Buddhist: Jataka Stories and the Russian Novel 1956 විරාගය (The Way of the Lotus Viragaya) 1963 Landmarks of Sinhalese Literature 1964 Buddhism and Culture 1970 Selected Short Stories 1971 Revolution and Evolution 1972 Buddhism and Art 1975 Sinhala Language and Culture

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My favourite author is Mr. Martin Wickramasinhe. He is known as the greatest writer of Sri Lanka.

He was born in 1890. He was the only boy of his family. He studied at Bounavista College in Galle. He became a famous writer by reading books.

He has written more than one hundred books. His first book was Leela, Madoldoova is a famous children’s novel written by him. He died in 1976.

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my favorite person martin wickramasinghe essay

My favourite author is Martin Wickramasinghe. He has been one of the most talented writers in Sri Lanka. Every student has seen and read his novel Madol Doowa. His style of writing is very simple. Any person can enjoy reading his books. We have seen Gamperaliya and Madol Doowa on the screen. Some of his other books are Viragaya, Yuganthaya and Kaliyugaya. He was a writer who understood the human nature very well.

Ruchitha Jayathunga,

Cambridge - 7,

Yoshida International School,

Sapugaskanda.

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Top 10 Greatest Novels of Martin Wickramasinghe

August 13, 2011 By Achintha Bandara Leave a Comment

“Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree….” Ezra pound- How to read

I remember, when I was in my childhood when people ask me, ‘Who is your favorite writer and what is the book you love the most’. Then the answer was simple. It was Martin Wickramasinghe and the book was Madol Duuwa.

The milestone of Modern Sinhala Literature

He is a good storyteller, an inspiring thinker, and a good philosopher as proved in his work, which is more than hundreds of books and thousands of paper articles. Though Wickramasinghe is considered in the academic crowd, as a good philosopher, he is most popular as the great novelist/ author/ writer of Sinhalese literature arena.

Out of the the numerous great books published by him in Sinhalese or in English, I have selected ten greatest and most popular novels by this inspirational writer. They are: Rohini (1929) Ape Gama (1940) Gamperaliya (1944) Madol Duuwa (1947) Yuganthaya (1949) Viragaya (1956) Kaliyugaya (1957) Upandaa Sita (1961) Kaluwara Gedara (1963) Bawa Tharanaya (1973)

Madol Duuwa (1947) – As the most popular book of Martin Wickramasinghe, it plays the role of the most abundant Sri Lankan novel. Upali Giniwelle and his servant friend Jinna play the main roles of this novel as notorious youngsters who explore their lives outrunning their parents. After make off from home Upali and Jinna find the isolated small island Madol Duuwa, situated in the middle of Koggala tank. They cultivate this land and gradually become standard businesspersons. The story of these two youngsters has been created by Wickramasinghe as an adventure which enchants the reader till the end. More than a half a century of prints have been published so far as it is highly accepted by the Sri Lankan litterateurs.

Rohini (1937) – is the book that firstly written out of these 10 books which carries a historical epic. The legendry affair between Athula and Rohini is the subject of this novel. Athula, a war hero from the Army of King Dutugemunu, falls in love with the young princess Rohini, whose father is a minister of King Elara. Princess Rohini is also proposed to her father’s diplomatic friend Mithra, from the same Elara’s party.Yet there is a romantic story flows through the novel Wickramasinghe tend to emphasis the critical political issues hidden behind as well. The novel is also recommended as the Sinhalese Literature fiction for the Junior School Certificate Examination in 1937.

Ape Gama (1940) – the typical soulful explanation of the rural life and the atmosphere is also one of the prime books written by Martin Wickramasinghe. When reading this book you will feel how smoothly he has described the every single experience of his village life. Even though this is mostly identified as a children’s book it entertains the other readers as well. I highly recommend this book for all kinds of readers, as they can enjoy it thwarting all barriers.

Gamperaliya (1944) – is the first book of Wickramasinghe’s most popular Trilogy (Tun Eduthu Nawakatha). Based on the rural feudalistic family of Muhandiram Kaisaaruwatte, this novel flows over three generations accomplishing writer’s needs of character development. The way that historical politics functions on the rural feudalistic families and the emergence of a new middle class society is drastically described in this novel wrapped in a dramatic story. Piyal the benchmark of this new social class gradually attacks this feudalistic society and the relationship between him and Nanda; the daughter of Kaisaaruwatte plays the transitional situation of this class struggle. Tissa; brother of Nanda, is the linking factor to the trilogy as he appears in each three novels.

Kaliyugaya (1957) – the second of the seriescan be identified as the best explanation ever appeared in explaining the social class transition during the post- colonization stage. Social uplifting of the newly formed social class consists of feudalistic Nanda and lower middle class Piyal with the presence of the money factor is indicated in this particular novel. Therefore it would be really interesting to you to understand what has really happened in the Sri Lankan context during the post- colonization period.

Yuganthaya (1949) – as the final part of the trilogy is the best book that shed light on the collapsing of this upper middle class Sri Lankan society and emergence of a new capitalistic society. Based on the social struggle between upper middle class Saviman Kabalana (Son- In- law of Piyal and Nanda) and the venture capitalist Wiharahena from Deniyaya this novel flows under numerous social disputes. This novel ends with the formation of modern political tradition which consists of English spoken, foreign educated capitalistic people who had the socialistic ideas, like Malin Kabalana. And also Yuganthaya explains the polarization of the human political and social interests based on their political ideology using the characters Malin Kabalana and Aravinda Wiharahena. If you are interested in Sri Lankan political transitions you should read this book with reference to the day to day political stereotypes.

Viragaya (1956) -is the novel that considered as one of the best novels that explain persons’ obscure characteristics ever written in Sri Lankan modern literature. Aravinda, Bathi and Sarojini are the main characters of the novel. In Viragaya, Wickramasinghe tries to explain their characteristics which are ambiguous, mystic and complicated. Aravinda is indisputably accepted as the typical Sri Lankan youth character that appears in a novel.

Upandaa Sita (1961) – Autobiography of late Martin Wickramasinghe is one of the other books that you should read. Even though it is a personal experience book, it is highly recommended as a masterpiece to the life style management. Experience from his village, through the carrier as a journalist and most importantly influence of own experience in his literature work is included in this biography. Therefore it is most similar to a Diary- novel such as La Nuste by Sean Paul Sarthe.

Kaluwara Gedara (1963) – If you are interested more in the social class struggle of Sri Lanka you might also need to read Kaluwara Gedara. Kaluwara Gedara is too based on a rural family and its development during decades with the presence of social, cultural, political and economic circumstances. As in many works of Martin Wickramasinghe, this book is also keen in explaining the social status of a certain period of the Post- colonization period, as one of the heavy transitional period that appeared in Sri Lankan social history.

Bawa Tharanaya (1973) – is one of the most controversial novels which caused a series of heavy arguments between scholarly traditions. It is mainly based on the life of Prince Siddhartha, before and after of renunciation of household life. Considering Lord Buddha as a human being that proven higher ideological and philosophical values, Wickramasinghe tends to create his own explanation about the Buddhist culture. Therefore this novel has been confronted numerous arguments and stigmatizations by the conventional Buddhist society. Yet it is argued by some of the scholars, it is undoubtedly accepted by the readers as one of the practical readings about the Buddhist concepts.

You may also like to read my other post on Greatest Sri Lankan Books (Novels) of all time

Achinthya Bandara is a final year B.A. Sinhala Special degree undergraduate of University of Colombo. He also studied in La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia.

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My Favourite Person: 100 Words

My most favourite person is Rajiv sir. He teaches us English. He has such a charming and friendly personality. He teaches us with love and care. I respect him a lot for his excellent command over the subject. To me, he is a friend, philosopher and guide.

He inspires us to speak in English and to take part in sports, cultural activities and social work. He never gets angry when we make mistakes. Due to his teaching my marks in English improved a lot. I like him as a human being and aspire to become like her in future. Our country needs mode ideal teacher like him.

The Person I Like Most: 150 Words

I have come across many good persons in my life of fifteen years. I like some of them and dislike many others. But one person I like in particular. He is my neighbour and my father’s friend. He is Biswanath Chattopadhyaya. He is a school teacher and also a priest. He is a person of amiable disposition. He is also charitable and helpful to the needy. Such qualities definitely impress me.

He is also different from most material-minded people. He is not rich and has to maintain his family with hardship. Yet, he never takes any undue advantage from anyone. He is a selfless man of an honest bearing. I adore him and look upon him as an ideal in the style of living. In fact, I take him as my friend, philosopher and guide.

The Person I Admire the Most: 200 Words

The person I like and admire most in my life is my father. He is a highly educated person. He works as an engineer in a private company. He works so hard to run our family. My father is a very religious person. He reminds me that life is a great gift of God. He leads a healthy lifestyle. He is very punctual and disciplined. He is the backbone of our family.

My father believes in me and shows a sense of confidence in me. Whenever I feel sad or depressed he is the person who motivates me. His love for me and our family members is unconditional. He teaches me to make good use of time. He is not only my father, he is also my friend, teacher and guide. He has always been a source of inspiration for me.

My father is a keen helper of poor kids and people. He donates some of his income to charity. He is an honest and truthful person. He loves to travel a lot. In this free time, he takes us to many beautiful places. I want to be like him when I grow up.

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My Favourite Personality My Mother: 250 Words

My mother is God’s best gift to me. My mother is a housewife. She is adorable and caring. She takes care of the likes and dislikes of all the family members. She is my home tutor. She helps me in my study in the morning and evening. When I feel depressed she motivates me. She always inspires me to do better in life. She plays with me whenever she gets time. She is a devotee of God.

She is very hard working. She usually gets up at 5 o’clock in the morning. She prepares delicious dishes for us. She struggles a lot to run our house but never loses her patience. I wonder how she manages everything perfectly. She is diligent and devoted in her duties. She is an inspiration to me.

She is my first teacher, guide, friend and above all my world. She helps the needy and poor people. She provides me the valuable lessons of life. She teaches me the values of discipline and punctuality. She has taught me to help others and respect elders.

Everyone in the family loves her so much. If anyone in the family is ill, she forgets her own hunger and thrust. Such care and love no one in the world can give to me. I never want to lose her.

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100 Words Essay on My Favourite Person

Introduction.

My favourite person is my grandmother. She is full of life and wisdom. Her presence brings joy and warmth to our home.

Her Personality

She is kind-hearted and caring. She always helps others and treats everyone with respect. Her smile is contagious.

She has seen many ups and downs in life. Her experiences have made her wise. She always gives the best advice.

Her Love for Me

She loves me unconditionally. She is my biggest supporter and encourages me to chase my dreams.

My grandmother is my favourite person because of her wisdom, kindness, and love.

250 Words Essay on My Favourite Person

Every individual has a person in their life who holds immense significance and leaves an indelible mark on their existence. My favourite person, who has profoundly impacted my life, is none other than my mother.

Embodiment of Love and Sacrifice

My mother is a paragon of love and sacrifice. Her selflessness and ceaseless care are the foundation that upholds our family. She is a woman of substance, who has mastered the art of balancing her professional and personal life with great poise.

Source of Inspiration

My mother is my source of inspiration. She has battled numerous challenges in her life with unwavering courage and resilience. Her determination and tenacity have taught me that no obstacle is insurmountable if one has the will to overcome it.

Epitome of Wisdom

She is an epitome of wisdom. Her insightful perspectives on life and its complexities have guided me through my darkest hours. Her words of wisdom have been a beacon, illuminating my path and steering me in the right direction.

In conclusion, my mother is my favourite person. Her love, sacrifice, resilience, and wisdom have shaped me into the person I am today. She is my pillar of strength and my beacon of hope. Her life is a testament to the fact that love and kindness can conquer all. I am eternally grateful for her presence in my life, and I aspire to emulate her virtues in my own life.

500 Words Essay on My Favourite Person

In the grand tapestry of life, we encounter numerous individuals who leave indelible impressions on our hearts and minds. As we navigate through the labyrinth of existence, these individuals become our compass, guiding us towards our true north. For me, my favourite person is none other than my grandmother, a woman of substance, grace, and resilience. Her life, replete with lessons of perseverance and love, has been a beacon guiding my own journey.

Her Life: A Testament of Strength

Born in a period marked by tumultuous social and political changes, my grandmother’s life is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Her tales of surviving the partition of India, of losing loved ones and everything familiar, imbue me with a profound sense of respect and admiration. Yet, she never let these trials embitter her. Instead, she chose to rise from the ashes, like a phoenix, embracing life with renewed vigour and optimism.

Her Wisdom: A Beacon of Guidance

My grandmother’s wisdom, gleaned from the crucible of her experiences, has been my guiding light. Her words of wisdom are not mere platitudes but poignant insights into the human condition. She taught me that life is not about avoiding the storm but learning how to dance in the rain. Her perspective on life, her ability to find joy in the simplest of things, and her indomitable spirit have shaped my worldview, teaching me to value resilience over regret.

Her Love: An Unconditional Embrace

Beyond her wisdom and strength, it is my grandmother’s love that makes her my favourite person. Her love is like the ocean, vast and embracing, offering solace and comfort. It is a love that does not judge, does not demand, but simply exists in its most authentic and pure form. Her love has been my sanctuary, a place where I can be myself without fear of judgement or rejection.

Her Influence: A Lasting Legacy

The influence of my grandmother on my life is profound and enduring. She has not just been a person but a force, a guiding light, a source of strength and wisdom. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience, the beauty of love, and the wisdom of age. She has taught me to embrace life with all its vicissitudes, to find joy in the mundane, and to love unconditionally.

In conclusion, my grandmother, with her life rich in experiences and her heart full of love, is my favourite person. Her strength, wisdom, love, and influence have shaped me into the person I am today. She is not just my grandmother but my mentor, my guide, and my friend. Her life is a tapestry of lessons, a testament to the human spirit, and a beacon of hope and resilience. As I navigate through my own journey, I carry her lessons close to my heart, cherishing the gift of having such an extraordinary person in my life.

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