Download or read book Best Loved Folk Tales of Sri Lanka written by Manel Ratnatunga and published by Sterling Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of fascinating folk tales are from the different states of India. Children love to hear tales. These stories, handed down from generation to generation, will hold them spell bound. An effective way of introducing good literature to children, these tales make interesting reading.

Download or read book Folklore of Sri Lanka written by Nandasēna Ratnapāla and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folk Tales of Sri Lanka written by Manel Ratnatunga and published by New Delhi : Sterling. This book was released on 1979 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Tales from Sri Lanka written by Manel Ratnatunga and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folk Tales from the Serendib written by Sunil Munasinghe and published by Tamarind Tree Books Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wonderful collection of tales about villagers and talking animals and their day-to-day problems in a pastoral Sri Lanka. Many stories are similar to the ones heard in other South Asian lands, a testimony to the foreign influences that blew across the island over the centuries through interaction with invaders, adventurers and peaceful travellers. These folktales do not, however, offer moral lessons. They are hilarious, with characters who find themselves in awkward situations and end up exhibiting the many tragic and comic aspects of our transient lives."--

Download or read book Favorite Folktales of Sri Lanka written by Chandrani Warnasuriya and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: aAs a child I remember sitting on the lap of my grandma listening to stories. A great storyteller, I could listen to her all day till she finally lulled me to sleep, in a peaceful lullaby.a Sri Lankan children born and bred in America miss the influence of grandparents and close relatives left behind in their homeland, and grow up without a firm knowledge of customs, stories and songs that molded the values and lifestyles of their parents and grandparents. Written to mark the sixtieth (Golden Jubilee) Independence Anniversary of Sri Lanka, the stories in this collection hopefully will give young people an opportunity to learn something of their homeland.

Download or read book Village Folk tales of Ceylon Volume II written by H. Parker and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-20 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rituals Folk Beliefs and Magical Arts of Sri Lanka written by Mihindukalasūrya Ār. Pī. Susantā Pranāndu and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sinhalese Folklore Notes written by Arthur A. Perera and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folk Tales of Sri Lanka written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by Peter Claus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.

Download or read book Children s Stories of Wit and Humor written by Chandrani Warnasuriya and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: aVariety is the spice of lifea is a popular saying. Mix it with wit, humor, entertainment and peals of laughter and what do you have? A salad dish of sheer joy. Next to fantasy and spooky, this variety would enrich and encourage a childas reading table, outwitting a bizarre arena of alluring visuals. Childrenas Stories of Wit and Humor: Stories from Sri Lanka is a peek-a-boo into a wealth of such literature found in cultures in this part of the world such as Sri Lanka. The beloved Grand-Old-Man (Mahadenamutta) had a troop of musketeers, The Big Five, who trailed behind their master wherever he went. They adored their master and did nothing but follow the masteras instructions to the point of absurdity. The stories are full of their humorous adventures.

Download or read book Sinhalese Folklore Notes Ceylon written by Arthur A. Perera and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sinhalese Folklore Notes, Ceylon" by Arthur A. Perera delves into the rich tapestry of Sinhalese folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Perera's collection of folklore notes provides a valuable resource for those interested in the traditions, myths, and legends of this vibrant culture. With its insightful commentary and exploration of Ceylon's folk traditions, this book appeals to folklore enthusiasts and anyone seeking to better understand the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

Download or read book Sri Lanka s Mythology written by R. Weerakoon and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Buddha in Sri Lanka written by Swarna Wickremeratne and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides both an erudite and intimate look at how Buddhism is lived in Sri Lanka. While India is known as the birthplace of Buddhism, Sri Lanka is its other home; Buddhism extends back over twenty-five hundred years on the island and remains at the center of its spiritual traditions and culture. Throughout the book, author Swarna Wickremeratne incorporates a personal view, sharing stories of herself, her family, friends, and acquaintances as they "lived Buddhism" both during her Sri Lankan girlhood and during more recent times. This personal view makes the traditions come alive as Wickremeratne details Buddhist beliefs, customs, rituals and ceremonies, and folklore. She also provides a fascinating discussion of the Sangha, the institutional monkhood in Sri Lanka, including its history, codes of conduct, and evolution and resilience over time. Wickremeratne explores the recent attempts by many monks to reinvent themselves in a society characterized by secularization, globalization, and a tide of aggressive Christian evangelization.

Download or read book Aspects of Sinhala Folklore written by Jayaratna Banda Disanayaka and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Folk Stories of Sri Lanka written by George Keyt and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: