Mohan Koiralaka Kavita

Mohan Koiralaka Kavita (Nepali: मोहन कोइरालाका कविता, lit.'Poems of Mohan Koirala') is an anthology of poems by Mohan Koirala. It was published in 1973 (2030 BS) by Sajha Publications. The poet is renowned for his long poems and introducing experimental and modernist style in Nepali literature.[1] The book was edited by Dr. Ishwar Baral.[2] Koirala won the Sajha Puraskar for this book.

Mohan Koiralaka Kavita
First edition
AuthorMohan Koirala
Original titleमोहन कोइरालाका कविता
LanguageNepali
GenrePoetry
PublisherSajha Prakashan
Publication date
1973
Publication placeNepal
Media typePrint
Pages299
AwardSajha Puraskar
OCLC30773637
Preceded byPalang Number 21 
Followed bySunka Shikarharu 

Synopsis

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The book contained all the poems of the poet published in various journals and newspaper between 1953 and 1971.[3] Pharsiko Jhara, Lek, Surya Dan, Himchuli Raktim Cha are some of the poems included in this anthology.

Reception

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The book won the prestigious Sajha Puraskar for 2030 BS (c. 1973-1974). The award is given every year to the best book published by the publication within that year. The poet also started getting national recognition after publishing this book.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "लामा कविताका अग्ला कवि". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  2. ^ "कवि मोहन कोइराला: कारिन्दादेखि कुलपतिसम्म". साहित्यपोस्ट. 2020-08-09. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  3. ^ "Himalayan Voices". publishing.cdlib.org. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  4. ^ Admin (2021-02-23). "Mohan Koirala: A Trend-Setting Modernist". The Gorkha Times. Retrieved 2021-12-10.