Lakshmi de Silva explained

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.

Publications

Notes and References

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