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About The Book: A Descriptive Catalogue of Sanskrit, Pali, & Sinhalese Literary Works of Ceylon by James D'Alwis is a pioneering bibliographic work that catalogs and describes the rich literary heritage of Sri Lanka across three classical languages: Sanskrit, Pali, and Sinhalese. Aimed at scholars, linguists, and historians, the catalogue provides detailed entries on religious, philosophical, historical, and poetic texts, reflecting the island's deep-rooted Buddhist and literary traditions. D'Alwis’s work is valuable for its meticulous documentation and cross-cultural relevance, serving as an essential reference for understanding the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Ceylonese literature within South Asian literary history. About The Author: James De Alwis (1823–1878) was a distinguished Ceylonese lawyer, poet, writer, and legislator who played a key role in the intellectual and political life of colonial Ceylon. As an unofficial member of the Legislative Council, he advocated for local interests while promoting cultural and religious scholarship. De Alwis is best known for his pioneering works on Buddhism, including Buddhism (1862) and Buddhist Nirvána (1868), which engaged critically with Western interpretations. He also contributed to linguistic studies with An Introduction to Kachchayana's Grammar of the Pàli Language (1863) and translated historical texts like The Attanagalu Vansa. His writings reflect deep scholarship and cultural pride. The Title 'A Descriptive Catalogue of Sanskrit, Pali, & Sinhalese Literary Works of Ceylon written/authored/edited by James D' Alwis', published in the year 1870. The ISBN 9789371330848 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 284 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Literature. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: