''Mohan Koiralaka Kavita'' () is an anthology of poems by

Mohan Koirala Mohan Koirala ( ne, मोहन कोइराला; 1926–2007) was a Nepalese poet, known for his prose poems and poems against the Rana regime. Some of this poems has been translated in English. He won Madan Puraskar in 2038 BS (c. 1981 A ...

. It was published in 1973 (2030 BS) by

Sajha Publications Sajha Publications ( ne, साझा प्रकाशन, lit=Common Publication, translit=Sajha Prakashan) is the oldest publishing house of Nepal. It was established in 1913 and is funded by the Government of Nepal. Headquartered in Lalitpur ...

. The poet is renowned for his long poems and introducing experimental and modernist style in Nepali literature. The book was edited by Dr. Ishwar Baral. Koirala won the

Sajha Puraskar Sajha Puraskar () is a literary award given by Sajha Publications. It is presented annually to the best book published by Sajha Publication. History It was established in 1967 and the first award was given to Bhupi Sherchan for his book ' ...

for this book.

Synopsis

The book contained all the poems of the poet published in various journals and newspaper between 1953 and 1971. ''Pharsiko Jhara'', ''Lek'', ''Surya Dan'', ''Himchuli Raktim Cha'' are some of the poems included in this anthology.

Reception

The book won the prestigious

for 2030 BS (). The award is given every year to the best book published by the publication within that year. The poet also started getting national recogintion after publishing this book.

References

20th-century Nepalese books 1973 poetry books Nepalese poetry collections Sajha Puraskar-winning works Nepali-language books {{Poetry-stub

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