The Village in the Jungle

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Written from the indigenous perspective, this groundbreaking novel immerses readers in the life of a rural Sri Lankan village, Beddagama, comprised of simple mud huts. It explores the spiritual beliefs and daily struggles of its inhabitants, who face oppression from money-lenders and village elders. As themes of lust and greed unfold, a tragic chain of events leads to the downfall of Silindu's family, highlighting the harsh realities of their existence. The author, Leonard Woolf, was a notable figure in literature, married to Virginia Woolf.