Nepali Literature - 1960-1991

1960-1991

The Pre-Revolution Era was a very prolific time for creative writing despite the lack of freedom of expression, during the period the independent magazine "Sharada" was the only printed medium available for publication of Nepali literature. Short stories by Laxmi Prasad Devkota, Guru Prasad Mainali and Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala has become recognized as of tremendous importance. It is arguably the most significant period for the development of Nepali literature.

Short stories like the influential "Muna Madan" by Laxmi Prasad Devkota tells the tales of human lives: the story is about a man who in order to gain money leaves his wife and goes abroad and tragically dies when he returns. However the story also portrays the life of the wife who suffered greatly without her husband. Other stories by Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala introduced psychology into literature e.g. "Teen Ghumti", "Doshi Chasma", "Narendra Dai", etc.