Pratyek Thau: Pratyek Manchhe

Pratyek Thau: Pratyek Manchhe (Nepali: प्रत्येक ठाउँ : प्रत्येक मान्छे) is a Nepali novel by writer and journalist Peter J. Karthak.[1][2] It was published in 1978 by Sajha Prakashan.[3] It is the first novel of the author who had previously penned an anthology of poems called Manas with poet Abhi Subedi.

Pratyek Thau: Pratyek Manchhe
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AuthorPeter J. Karthak
Original titleप्रत्येक ठाउँ : प्रत्येक मान्छे
LanguageNepali
GenreFiction
Published1978
PublisherSajha Prakashan
Publication placeNepal
Media typePrint
Pages226
ISBN9789937935180
OCLC499120591
Preceded byManas 
Followed byPeter Ka Katha 

Synopsis

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The book is set in Darjeeling, India where the author grew up.[4][5] The story is based on a real life rape incident that took place in Darjeeling in October 1965.[6]

Reception

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The book received the prestigious Sajha Puraskar for the year 2034 BS (c. 1978).[7] Shankar Lamichhane wrote the foreword of the book. Lamichhane only wrote foreword for two books in his life, the other one being Shirishko Phool.[8]

Translation

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The book was translated as Every Place : Every Person - A Himalayan Tale From Darjeeling by the author himself and published on December 1, 2004 by Vajra Books.[9][10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Novelist Peter J Karthak dies at 77". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  2. ^ "रहेनन् 'प्रत्येक ठाउँ, प्रत्येक मान्छे'का सर्जक". Dekhapadhi. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  3. ^ Prasai, Biplob. "Peter J Karthak, in his own words". The Annapurna Express. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  4. ^ "प्रत्येक ठाउँ, पिटर नाउँ". Himal Khabar. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  5. ^ "जे सार्थक". ekagaj. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  6. ^ "पचास वर्षअघि दार्जिलिङलाई झस्काएको सामूहिक बलात्कारको कथा". Setopati (in Hindi). Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  7. ^ Adhikari, Priyanka (2020-04-22). "Writer Peter J Karthak no more". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  8. ^ "Opinion | In memory of a friend". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  9. ^ Republica. "Peter J Karthak, author of Pratyek Thhaun: Pratyek Manchhe, passes away at 77". My Republica. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
  10. ^ Joel Rai (August 15, 2005). "Author Peter I. Karthak talks about his debut English novel 'EveryPlace: EveryPerson'". India Today. Retrieved 2022-02-07.