Shehan Karunatilaka

Christmas is often remembered through family traditions and familiar rituals. In this essay for The Telegraph (c) 2023 , Shehan Karunatilaka reflects on the last Christmas he spent in Sri Lanka before the events of 1983 changed the country's course.

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A few moments from Shehan Karunatilaka's recent visit to Sri Lanka, organised by @studywithnz

Some books leave a mark not only on their readers, but on the literature that follows.

Shehan Karunatilaka pays tribute to Jam Fruit Tree by Carl Muller, a novel widely regarded as the book that ushered in modern Sri Lankan writing in English.

Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Ground will host its inaugural Cricket Lit Fest on 7 October 2026, featuring Barry Richards, Shehan Karunatilaka and discussions about cricket’s history, culture and future.

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Shehan Karunatilaka at @WORDChCh last month. Speaking about the book he wishes he'd written..

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