Sri Lanka did not have a fertile ground for the growth of vernacular literature particularly because of the conservative Buddhist tradition coupled with the fierce political repression which followed the leftist revolts of 1971 and 1987 – 1988 and the ethnic troubles of the 1980s and 1990s, but still she has her share of home spun literary talent.
The best known of its authors, perhaps, is Michael Ondatje, who wrote the much acclaimed novel, ‘The English Patient’ also a popular screen picture.
Deeped in history this area is a fascinating place for the historian too. Artefacts found here show that this area had been inhabited by a group of people during pre Vijayan times.
Magama ( Ptotemy : Margama) at the mouth of Modaragama Aru and Uruela at the mouth of Kala Oya associated with pearl and chunk fisheries (Molluses) must have been important ports associated with trade with foreigners at the time.
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