Gikor – by Muthumudalige Nissanka

Short Description

“Gikor” is a Sinhala translation of an Armenian classic — a touching story capturing innocence, childhood hardship and human compassion through the eyes of a boy named Gikor.

Description

“Gikor” tells the story of a young village boy named Gikor, who — despite poverty and deprivation — carries a gentle soul, hope and innocence.

When his father decides to take him away from village to the city with promises of work and better life, Gikor must face life’s harsh realities. The tale conveys sorrow, longing, and heartbreak, but also compassion, empathy and a deep social message about children’s suffering in times of hardship.

The translation by Muthumudalige Nissanka remains faithful to the original, preserving its emotional weight and delivering a powerful narrative in Sinhala. It invites readers — both children and adults — to reflect on humanity, innocence lost, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Key Highlights

• Genre: Translation, Fiction, Children / Social Literature
• Language: Sinhala (translated)
• Translator / Author: Muthumudalige Nissanka
• Publisher: Grantha (Pvt) Ltd / Poth Mee (depending on edition)
• ISBN: 978-6245552221 (one edition)
• Pages: ~320 pages (some sources list 320 pages)
• Category: Translated Fiction / Social-literature / Children & Youth Fiction

Translator’s Note / Behind the Story

According to the publisher, “Gikor” was translated by Muthumudalige Nissanka out of the author’s admiration for the original Armenian work. The translation aims to bring the emotional depth and social message of the classic to Sinhala-speaking readers. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Book Details

Related Books / Translations by the Author

• • Thrithwa
  • Gohar
  • Hadata Gal Gasu Kollek

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