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1975 novel by Bhawani Bhikshu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aagat (Nepali: आगत) is a Nepali novel by Bhawani Bhikshu.[1] It was published in 1975 (2032 BS) by Sajha Prakashan.[2][3] It won the prestigious Madan Puraskar in the same year. Bhikshu spent 25 years to complete the novel.[4]
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Author | Bhawani Bhikshu |
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Original title | आगत |
Language | Nepali |
Genre | Regional fiction (Aanchalik upanyas) |
Published | 1975 (2032 BS) |
Publisher | Sajha Prakashan |
Publication date | 1975 |
Publication place | ![]() |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 598 |
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Preceded by | Subhadra Bajai |
Followed by | Pipe No. 2 |
The novel depicts the lifestyle and culture of the Madhesh region of Nepal.[5] The book presents transitional period of Nepali history. The period when land-reform and the uprooting of feudal aristocracy was happening is depicted in the novel. The novel is considered a first Aanchalik (regional) writing of Nepali literature.
The book won the Madan Puraskar for 2032 BS (1975) presented by the Madan Puraskar Guthi.[6] It also received the Sajha Puraskar in the same year which is awarded to the best book published within the Sajha Publications.
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