Ondatje Michael - In the Skin of a Lion

In the Skin of a Lion, "by Michael Ondatje, is a multi-layered work that chronicles life in Sri Lanka during British colonial rule and subsequent political unrest. The novel is a complex combination of historical events and personal stories woven into a single whole. At the center of the narrative are several characters whose lives are intertwined amid social and political upheaval.

- Plot: The story unfolds against the backdrop of British colonial rule and political change in Sri Lanka. The main characters include an Indian Tamil and his spouse, as well as a British colonist and his family, whose fates are intertwined against the background of historical events.

- Topics: Colonialism, Political and social change, Personal dramas, Intercultural conflicts

- By Michael Ondaatje

- Genre: Historical Novel, Drama

- Features: Complex narrative structure, interweaving historical and fictional events, in-depth study of sociocultural and political aspects.