Description
“Birthday Deathday and Other Stories” is a collection of short stories by Sri Lankan author Padma Perera. The book was first published in 1993 and includes nine stories that explore themes such as love, loss, and the human condition.
The title story, “Birthday Deathday,” follows a young girl named Piyumali who is forced to confront the reality of death when her friend and classmate dies on her birthday. In “The Stream,” an old man reflects on the passage of time and the joys and sorrows of his life. Other stories explore themes such as the complexity of human relationships, the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, and the search for identity and belonging.
Perera’s writing is praised for its lyricism and emotional depth, as well as its keen insights into the human experience. The stories in “Birthday Deathday and Other Stories” offer a compelling portrait of life in Sri Lanka, as well as universal themes that are relevant to readers everywhere. The book has been widely acclaimed for its literary merit and continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.
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