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Ceylon Literary Festival

Individual Session Pass | 10th Feb | Colombo

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Colombo’s Literary Confluence: Diverse Narratives Unfold

10th of February 2024 | Colombo Public Library

 Join us in Colombo on the 10th of February for the opening day of the Ceylon Literary Festival. This day offers a rich tapestry of literary discussions, from mastering the art of short stories to exploring the prestigious world of literary prizes. Delve into a unique session about the intertwining worlds of antiques and literature, and engage in thought-provoking dialogues about body image in modern literature. The day also features iconic figures discussing the transformation from fashion to sculpting and the intricate art of screenwriting. In the evening, enjoy a special film screening, setting the perfect endnote to a day filled with literary marvels in the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant capital.

 

 

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10 FEB | 10:00 - 10:45 | Tall Story, Short Story
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Any author will tell you: it is much more difficult to write a short story than a long one. Four brilliant exponents of the art tell us how to do it right. Lal Medawattegedara, Ciara Mandulee Mendis and current Gratiaen winner Chiranthi Rajapakse. Chaired by Seneka Abeyratne.
10 FEB | 11:00 – 11.45 | Is your Booker Bigger than Mine?
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The Booker, in whichever form, is one of the world’s most prestigious literary prizes. Two winners, Shehan Karunatilaka (Booker Prize 2022) and Geethanjali Shree (International Booker Prize 2022), both South Asian, compare and contrast their awards, and explain what their win has meant to them. Moderated by Savithri Rodrigo
10 FEB | 12:00 – 12.45 | From an Antique Land
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Jamie Braxton, star of BBC hit show Antiques Road Trip, talks about his career in antiques and his forthcoming trilogy set in Sri Lanka, starring (gulp!) the antique dealer Mr Ashok. Moderated by, er, Mr Ashok
10 FEB | 13:00 – 13.45 | The Anarchy by William Dalrymple
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William Dalrymple recounts the fascinating story of the The Anarchy: the disintegration of the Mughal Empire and the rise and rise of the East India Company; in what the Times Literary Supplement called “one of the best books on Indian history published in a long time.”
10 FEB | 14:00 – 14.45 | It’s the Body, Stupid!
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Looking good is the 21st century obsession. Being good is no longer enough, or even necessary. Prajwal Parajuly, Koluu, Tina Edward Gunawardana discuss body image (the current holy grail of everyone under ninety) and its place in contemporary literature. Moderated by Mrinali Thalgodapitiya
10 FEB | 15:00 – 15.45 | Nicole Farhi: My Life in the Arts
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Iconic fashion designer Nicole Farhi who headed French Connection and then went on to found her eponymous label, pivoted mid-life into a career in sculpting, and has become a sculptor of great reknown. Here she talks to Dinesh Chandrasena about her life in the various creative worlds of high fashion, costume design and sculpting.
10 FEB | 16:00 – 16.45 | Shyam Selvadurai launches Mansions of the Moon
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Iconic Sri Lankan author Shyam Selvadurai talks about his latest book – on the life of the Buddha, seen through the eyes of his wife Yashodara. Moderated by Ameena Hussein
10 FEB | 17:00 – 17.45 | Loved the book, but oh the film!
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Why do some books and plays make brilliant films, but others not? Three experienced screenwriters – David Hare, Louise Doughty and Shyam Selvadurai in conversation with Nimmi Harasgama about the precise and finicky art of screen-writing
 

Date

10-02-2024

Time

10:00 AM to 05:45 PM

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Venue

Colombo