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The Royal Ghost features characters trying to reconcile their true desires with the forces at work in Nepali society. Against the backdrop of the violent Maoist insurgencies that have claimed thousands of lives, these characters struggle with their duties to their aging parents, an oppressive caste system, and the complexities of arranged marriage. In the end, they manage to find peace and connection, often where they least expect it-with the people directly in front of them. These stories brilliantly examine not only Kathmandu during a time of political crisis and cultural transformation but also the effects of that city on the individual consciousness.
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The royal ghosts, Samrat Upadhyay
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The royal ghosts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samrat Upadhyay
- Publisher
- Rupa
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 8129109158
- ISBN13
- 9788129109156
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Short Stories, Asia, 21st Century
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The Royal Ghost features characters trying to reconcile their true desires with the forces at work in Nepali society. Against the backdrop of the violent Maoist insurgencies that have claimed thousands of lives, these characters struggle with their duties to their aging parents, an oppressive caste system, and the complexities of arranged marriage. In the end, they manage to find peace and connection, often where they least expect it-with the people directly in front of them. These stories brilliantly examine not only Kathmandu during a time of political crisis and cultural transformation but also the effects of that city on the individual consciousness.