Women’s self-existence at the confluence of story and history
Summary
The novel 'Itha' by Keshav Dahal blends history and story to explore women's liberation and self-existence through two female protagonists set in ancient periods, enriched with philosophical debates.
Key Points
- Keshav Dahal's novel 'Itha' creatively merges history and fiction to explore women’s liberation.
- The story follows two strong female characters, Basudha and Nayantara, from different historical periods fighting societal misogyny.
- 'Itha' includes profound philosophical dialogues involving Buddha and other sages addressing timeless religious questions.
- The novel is praised for its linguistic elegance and the deeper ideological focus elevating it beyond mere fiction.
