Parityakta

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Parityakta
Parityakta.jpg
Cover page of the 1st edition
AuthorBhuwan Dhungana
Original titleपरित्यक्ता
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali
GenreFiction
PublisherNepa~laya Publication
Publication date
June 28, 2020
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages146
ISBN9789937937818
OCLC1233025028
Preceded byYuddha ko Ghosana Garnu Vanda Aghi (1992) 
WebsiteOfficial page

Parityakta (Nepali: परित्यक्ता, romanized: Parityaktā, lit. 'Grass widow') is a Nepali language novel by Bhuwan Dhungana.[1][2] It was published on June 28, 2020 by Nepa~laya Publication. It was nominated for Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS, one of the most prestigious literary award in Nepal.[3]

Synopsis[]

The book shows the inner thoughts of a woman in a patriarchal Nepali society and how she deals with loneliness.[4] It is written in first person stream of consciousness narrative.[5]

Release[]

It is the first novel of the writer who has been active in the Nepali literary scene since 1970. The release of the book was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown.[6] The book was launched as a part of 2020 series of Nepalaya publication which featured books of four women writers. The other books are Singha Durbarko Ghumne Mech by Dr. Sudha Sharma, Kumari Prashnaharu by Durga Karki and Dumero by Sarala Gautam.

Reception[]

The book was nominated for Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS.[3]

See Also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "भुवन ढुंगानाको 'परित्यक्ता ' सार्वजनिक". pahilopost.com. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  2. ^ "भुवन ढुंगानाको 'परित्यक्ता' आउँदै". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  3. ^ a b "7 books shortlisted for Madan Puraskar". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  4. ^ "5 books on Nepali women by Nepali women - OnlineKhabar English News". Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  5. ^ Mausam (2020-06-28). "Bhuwan Dhungana's book 'Parityekta' hits the stands amid lockdown". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  6. ^ Republica. "Book delayed by lockdown hits the stands". My City. Retrieved 2021-11-03.

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