K.Jayathilaka

 


K. Jayathilaka is a great writer.  He specializes in short stories.  Mr. K. Jayathilaka was born in 1926 in Kirindiwela Redhawana area.  He received his primary education from the Redawana Boys School.  He later graduated from the University of London.  "Punuruppatthiya and other short stories" is his first book of short stories.  It was composed in 1955.  His most famous book of short stories is "Nonimi Sittham and other short stories" book is his most populer book. He has also written many novels.   "Rajapakse Walavva" and "The death of Punchirala" are some of them.  He has been honored with the Sahityaratna Award.

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