Maya Thakuri
Maya Thakuri | |
|---|---|
| Native name | माया ठकुरी |
| Born | July 2, 1946 [1] |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | Nepali |
| Nationality | Nepal |
| Citizenship | Nepal |
Maya Thakuri is a Nepali female writer. She has published eight anthologies of short stories. Her stories have been translated in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and are a part of curriculum in various universities in India and Nepal.[2] She is also a member of Nepal Academy.[1]
She was born on July 2, 1946 in Lucknow, India. She never received formal education and could not read or write until the age of 15.[2] She learnt to read and write by her own.[1] In 1974, she moved to permanently to Kathmandu with her husband, Damodar Sharma.[1]
Notable works[]
Thakuri's stories focus on prejudices in women’s lives.[2] Her most renowned works are:
- Ama Januhos,
- Najureko Jodhi - 1974, Sajha Publications[3]
- Of a Lesser God
- Priyambada
References[]
- ^ a b c d Gurung, Muna. "Maya Thakuri: Writing between the lines". Retrieved 2020-08-17.
- ^ a b c Gautam, Swasti. "Bold and courageous". My Republica. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
- ^ "'Writing is inherent, but needs nurturing'". Retrieved 2020-08-17.
External links[]
- Interview in Nepali and English Video on YouTube
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