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

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.

Synopsis

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

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

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

References

  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.
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