Dr. Khagendra Luitel And Nepali Writing

Kamala Budhathoki Sarup

Kamala Sarup

Dr. Khagendra Prasad Luintel, a leading Nepali Writer, and Critic, is a Professor of Nepali language and literature at the central department of Nepali in Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Dr. Luitel has published more than three hundred research articles about language, literature, culture, and education in various national and international journals. His satires, memories, travelogues, short stories, and poems have been published in various national and international literary journals.

Dr. Luitel had also written a book of criticism on different genres of different popular writers of Nepal. He also completed the research project of Nepal Academy on the topics 'Modern Nepali Criticism', 'Poetics and History of Nepali Poetry', and 'The History of Nepali Novels'. All three books were published by Academy.

Recently, Dr. Khagendra Prasad Luitel’s book ‘The History of Nepali Novel’ was awarded as the best book under criticism category in the Washington DC.

Dr. Khagendra Prasad Luintel is a good writer. He works professionally. One of the areas of appreciation for his writing is he is truly dedicated and has maintained his continuity for a long time in writing. He has both creative and critical insights.

Writer and Critic Dr. Khagendra Prasad Luitel

Dr. Luitel has developed professional relationships with various institutions in terms of promoting Nepali language and literature. Research is another area, which he enjoys. He has guided several Ph.D. scholars for their research. He also did some research about the contribution of diasporic literature to Nepali literature. 

Simplicity in expression is one of the characteristics of Dr. Luitel. The literature and research of Dr. Luitel are very easy to read. His critical analysis is the true reflection of the book and intention of the writers. Dr. Luitel has always been closer to the writer's heart.

While reading Dr. Luitel, I find varieties of characters. He has the ability to cover wide ranges of the subject. His stories carry great details. The writer is fully aware of those details and knows exactly his obligations to literature. I have gone through his biographies. From his biographies, I learned that he knew all about the best books. His writing focuses on the contemporary time and reflects life.

He was awarded several medals, prizes, and certificates for his contribution to Nepali literature. Having read so much about his writing and his famous books, I can say that he is a dedicated writer and critic of Nepali literature. While appreciating his contributions to Nepali writing, I wish him all the best for his future literary works.