{"product_id":"a-survey-of-sinhala-literature-1","title":"A Survey of Sinhala Literature","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b7ea64f3-af4a-419d-a575-f6ae443dae68\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-365\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-699c0076-c83c-8322-be44-4754d6992116-29\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-366\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"fd0da6ee-0827-4226-8490-4fa55a30ea44\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e• Publisher: William Skeen\u003cbr data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e• Language: Other\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e• Published Year: 1966\u003cbr data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e• Pages: 286\u003cbr data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e• Condition Note: Book is in good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eA Survey of Sinhala Literature by James De Alwis is a foundational scholarly work that explores the development and evolution of Sinhala literature. Published by William Skeen in 1966, the book provides a comprehensive overview of literary traditions, major works, and influential authors within the Sinhala literary heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eThe author examines the historical progression of Sinhala writing, highlighting its cultural, linguistic, and intellectual significance. The book offers valuable insight into literary styles, themes, and the broader cultural context in which Sinhala literature evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThis volume is highly valuable for students, researchers, and readers interested in literary studies, South Asian languages, and cultural history. It serves as an essential addition to personal libraries and academic collections focused on literary and cultural scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"William Skeen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50780766208304,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G10742","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-02-25T151714.926.png?v=1772012854","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/a-survey-of-sinhala-literature-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}