Celebrating Nepali Literature in English at the INLS Conference in Colorado

The INLS Conference in Denver, Colorado, will feature a special session on Nepali literature in English, exploring its growth, significance, and global reach. The session will trace the history of English-language writing by Nepali authors, starting with Laxmi Prasad Devkota in the 1950s and noting its rise since the early 2000s. Panellists will discuss themes of identity, translation, migration, and international literary visibility, aiming to celebrate Nepali literature in English as an integral part of Nepal’s literary landscape.