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Martin Wickramasinghe

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Martin Wickramasinghe

Writing · 1890–1976

Biography

Lama Hewage Don Martin Wickramasinghe (29 May 1890 – 23 July 1976) was a prominent Sri Lankan journalist and author widely celebrated as the "father of modern Sinhala literature." He played a pivotal role in shifting Sinhala writing away from traditional romanticism toward realistic, socially conscious narratives that explored the deep psychological realities of everyday Sri Lankans.

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