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A Romance of Ceylon is a novel published in 1899 by Ernest Octavius Walker. The story is set in the beautiful island of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, during the colonial period. The novel revolves around the love story of the two main characters, a British man named Arthur and a Ceylonese woman named Sita. Arthur, a young and ambitious man, travels to Ceylon to work as a tea planter. He falls in love with Sita, a beautiful and intelligent woman who works as a teacher. However, their love is forbidden due to the cultural and racial differences between them. The novel explores the themes of love, colonialism, and cultural clash. It depicts the conflicts and challenges faced by the characters due to their different backgrounds and the societal norms of the time. Throughout the novel, the author also provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Ceylon, including its landscapes, flora, and fauna. Overall, A Romance of Ceylon is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the colonial history of Sri Lanka and the complexities of interracial relationships during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
