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Short Stories· Nepal

Arresting God in Kathmandu

by Samrat Upadhyay
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2001English
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About This Book

Arresting God in Kathmandu by Samrat Upadhyay is a landmark work of short stories, first published in 2001. Arresting God in Kathmandu is a collection of short stories that offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Nepal's capital city. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Samrat Upadhyay explores themes of spirituality, love, and the everyday struggles of life in Kathmandu. The collection is praised for its authentic voice and its ability to capture the essence of Nepalese culture and society. Themes of spirituality, urban life, cultural identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Whiting Writers' Award 2001.

Book Details

AuthorSamrat Upadhyay
Published2001
Country of Origin🇳🇵 Nepal
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780618043716
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📄 Short Stories

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🇳🇵 Nepal

This book is part of Nepal's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arresting God in Kathmandu about?

Arresting God in Kathmandu is a collection of short stories that offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Nepal's capital city. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Samrat Upadhyay explores themes of spirituality, love, and the everyday struggles of life in Kathmandu. The collection is praised for its authentic voice and its ability to capture the essence of Nepalese culture and society.

Who wrote Arresting God in Kathmandu?

Arresting God in Kathmandu was written by Samrat Upadhyay, from Nepal. First published in 2001.

What awards has Arresting God in Kathmandu won?

Arresting God in Kathmandu has received the following recognition: Whiting Writers' Award 2001.

Is Arresting God in Kathmandu worth reading?

Arresting God in Kathmandu is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in spirituality, urban life, cultural identity.

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What category is Arresting God in Kathmandu?

Arresting God in Kathmandu is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is Arresting God in Kathmandu from?

Arresting God in Kathmandu originates from Nepal's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nepal on our country page.

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