July 10, 1913, in Colombo. P. Mulleria, who was also born. B. Senanayake was educated at Ananda College, Colombo. When Martin Wickramasinghe was working as the editor of Dinamina. P. Senanayake also resigned as a journalist.
G.B Senanayake's first collection of short stories was The World Without the Poor, published in 1945, followed by the short story 'Revenge', 'Friend', Journey and Deception.
Although Martin Wickramasinghe based his life on literature, G. B. Senanayake used the experience of representing the urban middle class.
And the form of people like Chekhov in the works of Martin Wickramasinghe. Senanayake was more inspired by his short stories and was inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe, who wrote short stories based on mysteries such as Thrace and Terror.
Not only short stories but also stops g. B. Launched by Senanayake. Medha ',' Waradatta 'and' Charumukha 'based on ancient Indian society in particular, and his other novels include' Avaragira ',' Rulabinduma ',' Silapu Wuva ',' Hatherilla ',' Jalagelma ',' Bandunu '. ', Ruwa, Uragala. "Madhupathi' and 'Keles Sayura'
He has also authored a number of books on children's literature that have contributed to the development of children's interest in reading. Halogens such as 'Haloshia', 'Halmassa', 'Lekumar', 'Sinaya', 'Rath Handuth Rupa' and 'Akathawa' are prominent among them.
Apart from this a. B. Senanayake was also a writer who contributed to the development of Sinhala literature by producing translation literature. 'Master Reddy translated the English novel Ranarala into Sinhala and this book was very popular among the readers. He also translated the book Rubaiyat into Sinhala.
Criticism of Sinhala Literature B. The contribution received from Senanayake is appreciated. The books are Tawakaka Art, Western Great Novels, Criticism, Literary Sesath, Literary Analysis, Literary Philosophy, Thought, Literature and Dharma. It was Sahithuma who introduced the tradition of Hindahas Kavya to Sinhala literature through his book 'Paliganisi'. With the help of his family too, he touched on life experiences. ‘Transparent Darkness, Then and Now,’ was set as an autobiography. Your thoughts and wishes. ”
In aid of his great service to Sinhala literature, he was awarded the 'Suri Degree in Literature by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. B. Senanayake passed away on March 16, 1985.
The Vesak shown here is from the book 'Kevinisa Poverty for the Poor' below
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