Nepalese literature

Nepalese literature is the literature of Nepal. This is distinct from Nepali literature, which is the literature in only Nepali language (Khas kura). The major literary languages of Nepal are:

Sanskrit

Mostly in the past, no significant recent developments

Nepali literature

Main article: Nepali literature

Nepali literature consists of the literature written in the Nepali language. The Nepali language has been the national language of Nepal since 1958. The Nepali language has also been recognized as a "major Indian literary language" by the Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.

Nepal Bhasa literature

Main article: Nepal Bhasa literature

The Literature written in Newari language. The language spoken by the Newar Community in Nepal also called Nepal Bhasa.

Bhojpuri

Bhojpuri is the languages spoken in Terai region of Nepal.

Main article: Bhojpuri § Bhojpuri literature

Further reading

• Nepali Sahityako Sankchhipta Itihas, Dr. Dayaram Shrestha & Mohanraj Sharma, Sajha Prakashan
• Nepali Upanyas Ra Upanyaskar, Krishna Singh Pradhan, Sajha prakashan
• Pandhra Tara Ra Nepali Sahitya, Krishna Prasad Parajuli, Sajha Prakashan

References

www.sajha.org.np