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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Genre: Historical Drama / Theatre

Book Review:
The Ramayana: A Historical Play of Jambudwipa and Lanka is a fascinating historical drama from Marie Musaeus-Higgins, a pioneering educator and writer in Sri Lanka. This play, the first in the ''Ceylon Historical Plays'' series, brings the epic story of the Ramayana to the stage, focusing on the connections between India and Lanka.

Musaeus-Higgins, the founder of Musaeus College in Colombo, was a woman of great intellect and dedication to education. Her play reflects her interest in the cultural and historical ties between Sri Lanka and India. The play includes a foreword by Dr. Annie Besant, a prominent theosophist and supporter of Indian independence.

The play is both a literary work and a historical document, offering insights into how the Ramayana was interpreted in colonial-era Sri Lanka. This reprint by Asian Educational Services makes this rare work accessible to a new generation of readers.

This book is recommended for students of drama, Sri Lankan history, and anyone interested in the cultural connections between India and Sri Lanka.