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Historical Fiction· Nepal

Seto Dharti

by Amar Neupane
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2012Nepali
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About This Book

Published in 2012, Seto Dharti established Amar Neupane as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Seto Dharti is a compelling historical novel that delves into the life of a child widow in early 20th century Nepal. The book highlights the struggles and societal challenges faced by women during that era. Amar Neupane's narrative is both powerful and empathetic, offering a window into the cultural and social dynamics of the time. It is a celebrated work for its storytelling and its exploration of gender issues. Themes of gender inequality, tradition vs change, resilience run through the work. The book has received recognition from Madan Puraskar 2012.

Book Details

AuthorAmar Neupane
Published2012
Country of Origin🇳🇵 Nepal
LanguageNepali
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9789937801787
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇳🇵 Nepal

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

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Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
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20120
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Amar Neupane
Nepal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seto Dharti about?

Seto Dharti is a compelling historical novel that delves into the life of a child widow in early 20th century Nepal. The book highlights the struggles and societal challenges faced by women during that era. Amar Neupane's narrative is both powerful and empathetic, offering a window into the cultural and social dynamics of the time. It is a celebrated work for its storytelling and its exploration of gender issues.

Who wrote Seto Dharti?

Seto Dharti was written by Amar Neupane, from Nepal. First published in 2012.

What awards has Seto Dharti won?

Seto Dharti has received the following recognition: Madan Puraskar 2012.

Is Seto Dharti worth reading?

Seto Dharti 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 gender inequality, tradition vs change, resilience.

Where can I buy Seto Dharti?

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What category is Seto Dharti?

Seto Dharti is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Seto Dharti from?

Seto Dharti originates from Nepal's literary tradition. Explore more books from Nepal on our country page.

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