Ramite
{{Short description|2021 novel by Jason Kunwar}}
{{Infobox book
| author = Jason Kunwar
| image = Ramite-book.jpg
| language = Nepali
| country = Nepal
| genre = Contemporary fiction
| published = February 13, 2021
| publisher = Red Panda Books
| isbn = 9789937085373
| title_orig = रमिते
| pages = 282
| caption = Cover page
| media_type = Print
| awards = Madan Puraskar, 2077 BS (Shortlisted)
}}
Ramite ({{Langx|ne|रमिते|lit=The spectator}}) is a 2021 Nepali novel by Jason Kunwar.{{Cite news|last=Setopati|first=प्रभाकर गौतम |title='संसारको सुखदुःखले नपुगेपछि रमिते रचेँ'|url=https://www.setopati.com/art/book/229653/|access-date=2021-12-04|website=Setopati|language=ne}}{{Cite web|title=रमिते : अस्तित्व निर्माण/विनिर्माणको कोलाज|url=https://ekagaj.com/article/weekend/21487/?v=1|access-date=2021-12-04|website=ekagaj|language=ne}} It was published on February 13, 2021 by Red Panda Books.{{Cite web|title=जेशन कुवरको आख्यान 'रमिते' सार्वजनिक|url=https://farakdhar.com/story/45437/|access-date=2021-12-04|website=Farakdhar {{!}}{{!}} Nepal's Online Magazine|language=ne}} It is debut book of the author who is a musician and a part of a band called 'Night'.{{Cite web|title=गायक जेशनको पुस्तक 'रमिते' लोकार्पण|url=http://nepallive.com/story/238609|access-date=2021-12-04|website=Nepal Live|language=ne}} The book was shortlisted for the Madan Puraskar.
The book is a part a project consisting of four sections. The future installments will be in musical performances, arts and films. The project is a collaboration between various musicians, artists, photographers, illustrators and filmmakers.
Synopsis
The novel is set in a fictional world, and has been told by multiple narrators. It consists of various songs, sketches and fictional scripts. The book depicts the story of human civilization, societies and various human instincts that mirrors our world.{{Cite web|title=Ramite: Who is the fairgoer?|url=https://kathmandupost.com/books/2021/08/06/ramite-who-is-the-fairgoer|access-date=2021-12-04|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}}
Reception
The book was shortlisted for Madan Puraskar, 2077 BS alongside Eklavya Ko Debre Haat by Giri Shreesh Magar, Kariya by Krishna Abiral, Kalpa Grantha by Kumar Nagarkoti, Nrityakshar Vigyan by Bhairab Bahadur Thapa, Filingo by Prabha Baral, Fulange by Lekhnath Chettri, Mokshabhumi by Keshav Dahal, and Limbuwan Ko Etihasik Dastawej Sangrah by Bhagi Raj Ingnam.{{Cite web|title=Madan Puraskar announces shortlist of nine books for award|url=https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/07/30/madan-puraskar-announces-shortlist-of-nine-books-for-award|access-date=2021-12-04|website=kathmandupost.com|language=English}}
Release
The book was launched on February 13, 2021 in Patan Museum located in Patan Durbar Square. Kunwar's band Night and some other artists performed during the launch event.{{Cite news|last=Setopati|first=प्रभाकर गौतम |title='संसारको सुखदुःखले नपुगेपछि रमिते रचेँ'|url=https://www.setopati.com/art/book/229653/|access-date=2021-12-04|website=Setopati|language=ne}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.ramite.com/ Official website of the book]
{{Nepali literature}}
Category:21st-century Nepalese novels
Category:Nepali-language novels