Jean Arasanayagam

Jean Arasanayagam (born Jean Solomons, 1931 in Kandy, Sri Lanka) is an English-language poet and fiction writer. The theme in her work is ethnic and religious turmoil in Sri Lanka. Her husband, Thiyagarajah Arasanayagam and their two daughters, Devasundari and Parvathi, all share the same passion for writing, one, Parvathi has taken after Jean. She has made a mark of her own as a poet/writer.

Background

Arasanayagam is a Dutch Burgher, the term for offspring of Dutchmen and indigenous women.

Early life

Arasanayagam attended the Girls' High School, Kandy.[1]

Works

Poetry

Prose

External links

References

  1. Abayasekara, Anne. "Those schoolgirl days!". Review of Girls’ High School-Kandy Reminiscences (1879-2004). O.G.A. Souvenir. Rootsweb. Retrieved 2007-12-08.
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