Lakshmi de Silva

Lakshmi de Silva is a translator, writer and critic from Sri Lanka. In 2000, her work was shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize.[1] She has also received the Sahithyarathna Award for lifetime achievement.[2]

Biography

De Silva has been a lecturer in English at the University of Kelaniya.[3] In 2000, her translation of Henry Jayasena’s play Kuveni was shortlisted for the Gratiaen Prize.[1]

Publications

  • De, S. L. (2004). 12 centuries of Sinhala poetry: A Sri Lankan anthology. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Vijitha Yapa Publications.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Gratiaen Prize Winners & Short Listed Writers 1993-2019". The Gratiaen Trust. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  2. ^ "Lakshmi de Silva: An Inspiration as an Academic". Thuppahi's Blog. 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  3. ^ "Pathivukal". www.geotamil.com. Retrieved 2021-05-21.
  4. ^ De Silva, Lakshmi (2004). 12 centuries of Sinhala poetry: a Sri Lankan anthology. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Vijitha Yapa Publications. ISBN 978-955-8095-56-0. OCLC 181068953.


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