''Chhuteka Anuhar'' () is a memoir by the poet Ramesh Sayan The book was published on October 6, 2018 by ''Lipi Books''. The book contains nineteen anecdotes in essay form. The book won the
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan''. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali ...
, 2075
BS (2018). It is the second book of the author who previously released a collection of poems called ''Bhagera Bhugol Bhari.''
Synopsis
The book contains nineteen anecdotes in essay form. The anecdotes consist of various experiences and various people whom Sayan has met in his lifetime. It consists of various stories from his life such as failing the SLC examination and working for 18 hours a day in South Korea for thirty months. The theme of the essays in the book ranges from the author's growing pains to commentary on various societal evils.
Themes
The theme of the essays in the book ranges from the author's growing pains to commentary on various societal evils. The social inequality, patriarchy, discrimination on the basis of gender, class and caste are the main themes of the essays in this memoir.
Release
The book is Sayan's first anthology of essays. It was launched by the poet himself and his wife, Deepa Dahal, at the Mandala theatre, Anamnagar on October 6, 2018. Poet
Nawaraj Parajuli
Nawaraj Parajuli ( ne, नवराज पराजुली) is a Nepalese poet. He is best known for popularizing the slam poetry genre in Nepal.
In 2017, a collection of his poems titled ''Sagarmatha Ko Gahirai'' was published. His anthology ...
was also present during the launch ceremony.
Awards
The book won the
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar
''Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar'' () is an annual literary prize in Nepali literature, presented by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan''. The award is given to a book that has provided a great contribution in the field of Nepali ...
for the year 2075 BS (2018). Sayan was also presented with a cash reward of
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200,000. The awarded is presented annually by ''Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Samaaj Kalyan Pratisthan.''
See also
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Antarmanko Yatra
''Antarmanko Yatra'' () is a autobiography written by Jagadish Ghimire. This book won the Madan Puraskar
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* ''
Khusi
''Khusi'' () is a autobiographical book by Vijay Kumar Pandey. It was published in 2014 by FinePrint Publications and won the prestigious Madan Puraskar that year. The title of the book means happiness in Nepali language.
Synopsis
Pandey is a ...
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''Yaar''
References
{{Nepali literature, state=collapsed
21st-century Nepalese books
Nepalese memoirs
Nepalese autobiographies
Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar-winning works
Nepalese non-fiction books