Romesh Gunesekera
Poetry
Romesh Gunesekera is a Sri Lankan-born author who now resides in London.
His debut novel, Reef, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1994.
Gunesekera has received numerous awards and accolades for his writing, including the BBC Asia Award and the Premio Mondello Five Continents.
He has published several novels, short story collections, and a book of poetry.
His works often explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural change.
Gunesekera is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and has served as a judge for various literary prizes.
He has also been involved in teaching writing and supporting literary initiatives.
