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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: **"Dhatu Katha Pakarana" and its Commentary** by Edmund R. Gooneratne is a scholarly work that explores a classical text from Sri Lankan or South Asian literature, focusing on the foundational stories or elemental narratives ("Dhatu Katha"). Gooneratne’s commentary provides detailed explanations, cultural context, and linguistic insights, making the ancient text accessible to modern readers. The book highlights traditional beliefs, moral lessons, and philosophical ideas embedded in these stories. Through meticulous analysis, Gooneratne preserves and interprets important literary heritage, bridging historical scholarship with contemporary understanding, and offering valuable perspectives on the region’s literary and cultural history. About The Author: Edmund Rowland Jayathilake Gooneratne (1845–1914) was a prominent Ceylonese colonial administrator, literary scholar, and distinguished diarist during British rule in Sri Lanka. Holding the title of Gate Mudaliyar, he made significant contributions to preserving and interpreting Sri Lankan Buddhist and literary heritage. His notable works include *The Dhatu Katha Pakarana: And Its Commentary* (1892), English translations of important Buddhist texts like the *Anguttara Nikaya* and *Vimanavatthu*, and other commentaries such as *Dhatukatha* and *Telakatahagatha*. Gooneratne’s scholarship bridged traditional Sinhalese literature and Western academic methods, enriching understanding of Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious history. The Title 'Dhatu Katha Pakarana: And its commentary written/authored/edited by Edmund R. Gooneratne', published in the year 1892. The ISBN 9789373168456 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 150 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishi