Name: Lakshmi Prasad Devkota
Title: Muna Madan
Why did you choose this book?
I chose this book because I have heared that the book is amazing from my friends and my friends also told me about Mahakabi Lakshmi Prasad Devkota.
What did you like about this book?
I liked that mum and madan their couple is awsome and they were always there For each other.
Did you dislike anything about this book?
I didn’t like that madan left muna at home and they both were separted from each other their lives was awful with out each other.
What was the book about?
Muna Madan is a classic poetic novel written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota, one of Nepal’s greatest literary figures. The book, composed in Jhaure folk poetry style, is a tragic love story that explores themes of love, duty, wealth, social discrimination, and humanity. Despite being a short poetic work, Muna Madan holds deep philosophical and emotional significance in Nepali literature. Madan is a classic Nepali poetic novel written by Laxmi Prasad Devkota. It is one of the most celebrated works in Nepali literature, portraying the struggles of love, duty, and fate.The book was about great two couples muna and madan. They both sacrified their life for each other and their story have been popular to whole world.The story revolves around Madan, a man from Kathmandu, and his loving wife, Muna. Madan decides to travel to Lhasa, Tibet, in search of wealth, leaving behind his wife and elderly mother. Muna, heartbroken, pleads with him to stay, emphasizing that love and family matter more than money. However, Madan, driven by societal pressure and the need for financial security, departs.In Lhasa, Madan earns wealth but falls seriously ill on his return journey. His friends abandon him, leaving him to die. A kind-hearted Tibetan man rescues and nurses him back to health, highlighting the theme of humanity beyond caste and nationality. Eventually, Madan returns home, only to find that his mother has died and Muna, believing him dead, has also passed away in grief.The poem delivers a powerful message wealth is temporary, but love and compassion define true richness. Devkota’s work challenges social norms, caste discrimination, and materialism while advocating for human values and emotions.Muna Madan is considered a masterpiece of Nepali literature. It is written in a simple yet powerful language that touches the hearts of readers. The book also played a significant role in bringing the Nepali language and literature to the forefront.
Was your book Fiction or Non- Fiction?
My book was non- Fiction
Would you recommend this book to your friend? Why?
yes, I would like to recommend this book to my friend because this books touches everyones heart and it is such a wonderful book for reading.