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Maharani (novel)
''Maharani '' () is a Nepali novel written by Chandra Prakash Baniya. The book was published in 2019 and won Madan Puraskar in the same year. Synopsis The book is a historical fiction based on Chaubisi Rajya and Baise rajya of Nepal. The story is about King Ghanashyam of Parbat and the controversy over his succession by his sons- Malebam and Bhadribam. Malebam is the elder son and has the birthright to the throne whereas Bhadribam was conceived earlier but born later. When Malebam is declared king, Bhadribam revolts while his wife, to everyone's surprise, supports Malebam. In recognition of her efforts to save Parbat, the palace gives her the status of "Maharani". But, she takes Sannyasa secretly and leaves to Vindravan. From that time, the people of Parbat have been worshipping her as Maharani. The book also depicts the life, administrative system and justice system of Parbat during that period. Reception The book won the prestigious Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS (2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandra Prakash Baniya
Chandra Prakash Baniya (; born 7 April 1951) is a Nepali writer, columnist, educator and politician. He was elected as a representative from Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist–Leninist) (1978) in 1991 general election for Myagdi (constituency 2). He won the Madan Puraskar for his novel ''Maharani'' in 2019. Early life and education He was born on 7 April 1951 (25 Chaitra 2007 BS) in Beni, Myagdi district of Gandaki province in western Nepal as the youngest son to father Hasta Dal Baniya and mother Nanda Kumari Baniya. He completed his SLC-level education from Bidhya Devi Madhyamik Bidhyalaya (Bidhya Devi Secondary School) in Baglung district. He received his bachelor's degree from Saraswati Multiple Campus in Thamel. Political career After passing SLC examinations, he started teaching at Bal Bodhini School in Bhirmuni, Beni. He then subsequently taught at Paulastya Madhyamik Bidhyalaya, Muktidham Madyamik Bidhyalaya and Mangala Madyamik Bidhyalaya. During his teach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novels Set In Nepal
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2019 Nepalese Novels
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21st-century Nepalese Novels
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21st-century Nepalese Books
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Madan Puraskar-winning Works
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Nepali-language Books
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Nepalese Novels
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Seto Dharti
''Seto Dharti'' () is a Nepali novel written by Amar Neupane. It was published in 2012 by FinePrint Publication. It is the second novel of the author who previously penned a novel called ''Paniko Gham''. It won the Madan Puraskar, the biggest literary award in Nepal. Synopsis The story is based on the life of a girl named Tara. She is a simple girl living in her village spending her time playing with other children of same village. While the story goes on, she gets married at the age of seven, the very age at which she does not even understand the meaning of marriage. The story in the novel is of the time period 1850–1950, when child marriage used to be very common in Nepalese society. Tara's husband has to go for his studies to Banaras, where he dies. Tara, a nine years old girl, is now bound to live her life as a child widow. The story continues and many difficulties come one by one in Tara's life. She comes back from her husband's home to her father's home. She tries to liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepal
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Palpasa Café
''Palpasa Cafe'' ( Nepali:पल्पसा क्याफे) is a novel by Nepali author Narayan Wagle. It tells the story of an artist, Drishya, during the height of the Nepalese Civil War. The novel is partly a love story of Drishya and the first generation American Nepali, Palpasa, who has returned to the land of her parents after 9/11. It is often called an anti-war novel, and describes the effects of the civil war on the Nepali countryside that Drishya travels to. The book has been a best-seller in Nepal, creating a sales record for a Nepali book of 25,000 copies in the first year. It was Wagle's first book. Since its release, the book has received many honours including the highly prestigious literary award in Nepal, the Madan Puraskar. After Palpasa Cafe, Wagle has written another best-selling book, Mayur Times. The book was written originally in Nepali and was later translated into English and Korean. The book has sold over 52,000 copies as of July 2012. Palpasa C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
