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| ashu |
Posted
on 08-Aug-00 11:11 AM
Namaste everyone,
In early 1997, I had an opportunity to spend some time discussing Nepali literature/sahitya with Khagendra Sangraula – a well-respected Nepali writer in Kathmandu.
In the course of our conversations, I
requested Khagendra-dai to recommend
classic Nepali-bhasa ko literature books which one can go out, buy and read in spare time . . .
Below appear Khagendra dai's recommendations. Please note that this is only an informal list for the interested . . .
Hope this list will prove useful to you, fellow-sahitya-premi -- as it has been to
me over the years.
At this point, I would like to thank Boston
residents Pushkar Pokharel (now living in
Canada), Basanta Shrestha (now living in
Virginia), Mabi Singh, Mahesh Maskey, Dilip
Parajuli, Nir Subba (now living in Nepal)
and others who had helped keep the "Nepali sahitya spirit" in the Boston Nepali Community alive and well.
oohi
ashu
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Classic Nepali books of EPICS and POEMS
1. Bhanubhakta ko Ramayan
2. Badhu Sickchya by Bhanubhakta
3. Bhakta Mala by Bhanubhakta
4. Tarun Tapasi by Lekh Nath Poudyal
5. Ritu Bichar by LNP
6. Buddhi Binod by LNP
7. Chiso Chulo by Bal Krishna Sama
8. Aago ra Paani by BKS
9. Sakuntal by Laxmi Prasad Devkota
10. Sulochana by LPD
11. Muna Madan by LPD
12. Prometheus by LPD
13. Maaha Rana Pratap by LPD
14. Bhikhari by LPD
15. Manoranjan by LPD
16. Urbasi by Siddhi Charan Shrestha
17. Nirjhar by SCS
18. Gauri by Madhav Ghimire
19. Rajeswori by MG
20. Paapeeni Aama by MG
21. Rastra Nirmaata by MG
22. Kinnar Kinnayri by MG
23. Aaama ko Sapana by Gopal Prasad Rimal
24. Ghoom Nay Mech Maathi . . . by Bhupi Sherchan
25. Lek by Mohan Koirala
26. Surya Daan by MK
27. Nadi Keenaar kaa Maajhi by MK
28. Mohan Koirala kaa Kabita by MK
29. Paari Jaat ka kabita by Paari Jaat (edited by Iswor Baral) 30. Bainsalu Bartamaan by
Paari Jaat
31. Dwarika Shrestha kaa kabita by Dwarika Shrestha
32. Krishna Bhakta kaa kabita by Krishna Bhakta
33. Tulsi Diwas kaa Kabita by Tulsi Diwas
34. Bairagi Kainla kaa Kabita by Bairagi Kainla
35. Aagaa ka ful-haru hoon; Aagaa ka ful-haru hoi.nan by Iswor Bhallav
36. Sajha Kabita: published by Sajha Prakashan
37. Pacchis Barsa Kaa Kabita, published by the Royal Nepal Academy.
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Classic Nepali books of SHORT-STORIES
1. Roop Narayan Singh kaa Katha
2. Naso by Guru Prasad Mainali
3. Katha-Kusoom, edited by Surya Bikram Gyawali
4. Doshi Chasma by Bisheswor Prasad Koirala
5. Swet Bhairavi by BP Koirala
6. Kathai-Katha by Gobinda Bdr. Gothalay
7. Katha Sangraha by GBG
8. Ek Baato, Anek Mode by Bijaya Malla
9. Parewa ra Kaidi by BM
10. Naya Sadak ko Geet by Ramesh Wikal
11. Birano Desh maa by RW
12. Feri Arko Tanna Ferin.cha by RW
13. Urmila Bhauju by RW
14. Sab, Saalik ra Sahasra Buddha by RW
15. Euta Budho Violin by RW
16. Aadim Desh by Paari Jaat
17. Sadak ra Prativa by PJ
18. Saalgi ko Balatkrit Aansu by PJ
19. Badh-Shala Jaanda Aunda by PJ
20. Gauthali Goond by Shankar Lamichanay
21. Kathastha by Indra Bahadur Rai
22. Bipana Kati-paya by IBR
23. Parasu Pradhan kaa Katha by Parasu Pradhan
24. Dhruba Chandra Gautam ka Katha
25. Pahenlo Goolaaf by Prema Shah
26. Bhim Nidhi Tiwari ka Katha – Jetho, Mailo Bhaag . . .
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Classic Nepali books of ESSAYS
1. Laxmi Nibandha Sangraha by Laxmi Prasad Devkota 2. Daadeem ko Rookh.nay.ra by
LPD
3. Ma, Timi, Tapai, Hajoor by Shyam Prasad
4. Lehak Kasari Bannay? by SP
5. Joonga by Hridaya Chandra Singh Pradhan
6. Tees Rupiya ko Note by HCSP
7. Abstract Chintan Pyaaz by Shanker Lamichanay
8. Namaste by Tara Nath Sharma
9. Belayat teera Baran.lida by TNS
10. Paatal Prabash by TNS
11. Saalik by Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan
12. Jai Bhundi by Bhairab Aryal
13. Galbandi by BA
14. Khai, Khai by Keshav Raj Pindali
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Classic Nepali NOVELS
1. Roop Mati by Rudra Raj Pandey
2. Bhramar by Roop Narayan Singh
3. Ranay by Tulsi Ram Kunwar
4. Pallo Ghar ko Jhyal by Gobinda Gothalay
5. Anuradha by Bijay Malla
6. Sirish ko phool by Paari Jaat
7. (Aaadim Desh by Paari Jaat)
8. Bai.ens ko Manchay by PJ
9. Parkha Vitra ra Ba.hee.ra by PJ
10. Anido Pahad Sangai by PJ
11. Boni by PJ
12. Parivaseet Aaankha.haru by PJ
13. Teen Ghumti by BP Koirala
14. Narendra Dai by BPK
15. Sumnima by BPK
16. Manjari by Daulat Bikram Bista
17. Ek Paila, anekau Yaam by DBB
18. Cha.pai.eka. Anuhaar by DBB
19. Bhok ra Vitta by DBB
20. Jyoti, Jyoti, Maaha Jyoti by DBB
21. Khaireni Ghaat by Shankar Koirala
22. Ghaam kaa Paila.haru by Dhanush Chandra Gautam
23. Sunauli by Ramesh Wikal
24. Abiral Bagcha Indrawati by RW
25. Saagar Urlancha Sagarmatha Choona by RW
26. Maadhavi by Madan Mani Dixit
27. Daapi by Dhruba Chandra Gautam
28. Alikhit by DCG
29. Kattel Sir ko Chot-patak by DCG
30. Naya Ghar by Aahuti
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Classic Nepali PLAYS/DRAMAS
1. Prem-Pinda by Bal Krishna Sama
2. Amit Basana by BKS
3. Dhruba by BKS
4. Bhakta Bhanubhakta by BKS
5. Amar Singh by BKS
6. Mutu ko Byatha by BKS
7. Ganga Lal ko chita by Hridya Chandra Singh Pradhan
8. Bhoos ko Aago by Gobinda Gothalay
9. Kohee Kina Barbaad Hos by Bijaya Malla
10. Masaan by Gopal Prasad Rimal
11. Yo Prem by GPR
12. Ojel Parda by Bijaya Malla
13. Jemanata/Yama by Mohan Raj Sharma
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Classic Nepali books of LITERARY CRITICISM/ANALYSES
1. Sama.lochana kaa bato-tira by Hridya Chandra Singh Pradhan
2. Kabi Byathit ra Kabya Sadhana by Krishna Chandra Singh Pradhan
3. Saajha Sama.lochana, published by Saajha Praka.shan
..
4. Ghot.lain.haru by Tara Nath Sharma
5. Jhyaal Bata by Iswor Baral
6. Nepali Upanyaas kaa Adhar.haru by Indra Bdr. Rai
7. Ram Krishna Sharma kaa Sama.lochana.haru
8. Basudev Tripathi kaa Sama.lochana.haru
9. Abhi Subedi ka Sama.lochana.haru
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| ashu |
Posted
on 08-Aug-00 01:35 PM
Previously, I wrote:
"At this point, I would like to thank Boston residents Pushkar Pokharel (now living in Canada), Basanta Shrestha (now living in Virginia), Mabi Singh, Mahesh Maskey, Dilip Parajuli, Nir Subba (now living in Nepal) and others who had helped keep the "Nepali sahitya spirit" in the Boston Nepali Community alive and well."
I forgot to add:
Pushkar Pokharel's then Laxman
Shrestha's name to the list of
sahitya supporters.
And the fact that many of our
"Boston sahitya velas" took place
over steaming momos (often expertly
prepared/managed by Mabi Singh,
and lots of spicy buffalo wings,
and a generous supply of Corona
beer (with salt and kagati added!)
oohi
ashu
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| ashu |
Posted
on 30-Sep-00 02:36 PM
With some revision and addition,
Nepali sahitya ko this INFORMAL
reading list has just been published on
pages 63-64 in the special Dassain 2057 (double)issue of Himal Khabar-Patrika (Nepali language).
Well-known Nepali writer Khagendra
Sangraula prepared the list. This
list will be a valuable reference
for anyone wanting to acquaint herself
with Nepali sahitya.
Special thanks to Himal's editors Kanak
Mani Dixit and Rajendra Dahal for
publishing the list.
oohi
ashu
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| Biswo |
Posted
on 30-Sep-00 06:15 PM
This collection of list is very very laudable
effort from Khagendra Sangraula and you.
As of every effort, this collection also has
some shortcomings. I think two of the most
indispensable books were omitted:
1.Ashwatthama (Madhav Ghimire).
2.Basain (Lila Bahadur Kshetri).
The impact of both of these books can not
be underestimated. In my thought,
Manab(Prashrit) and Hitler ra Yahudi(BP
Koirala) also deserved listing.
By the way, you did a great job.
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| ashu |
Posted
on 01-Oct-00 07:28 AM
Biswo,
The new revised list, as published in the latest issue of Himal Khabar Patrika,
includes:
1) Basaain
2) Hitler ra yehudi.
It lists Ghimire's other books, but not
the one you have suggested. There is no
mention of Prasit's book "manab".
Then again, the list is only a informal
guide -- a guide to those who, who
do other things as professionals, are interested in Nepali literature but
are unsure where to begin theior readings
from.
oohi
ashu
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| Biswo |
Posted
on 01-Oct-00 03:55 PM
Ashu:
I am not trying to brag here.But Just wanted
to write some of nice prediction I made
regarding Nobel prize winners.
I guessed Amartya Sen correctly as a winner
of economics Nobel prize in 1998, and
"Doctors without borders"(medicos sans frontier(?)) in 1999 as a winner of Nobel
peace prize winner.
I am not a handicapper to predict these
thing, nor am I equipped with any empirical
database.Generally,my choice conforms the
selectors.This sometimes give me immense joy,
sometimes despondence that in stead of being
novel and rebellion in idea and thoughts, I
have been conforming norms.
The inclusion of Basain and Hitler ra
yahudi in the revised list also gives me same
feeling.Hey, are we conforming each other
to some extent?
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