Geeta Tripathee (Nepali:गीता त्रिपाठी; born 28 June 1972) is aNepalipoet,lyricist,essayist,literary critic andscholar. An eminent writer in Nepali, Geeta Tripathee has two volumes of poetry collection, one of lyrical poems and seven books in other literary genre to her credit. She also writes for newspapers on issues concerning women, environment and societal injustice.[4][2][5][6][7]
Geeta Tripathee | |
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 Poet Geeta Tripathee | |
| Born | (1972-06-28)28 June 1972 (age 52) Kharelthok,Nepal |
| Occupation | Poet,Songwriter |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Education | PhD in Nepali Literature |
| Alma mater | Tribhuvan University |
| Notable works | Nrishamsha Parkhalharu Simalko Geet |
| Notable awards | Padmakanya Gold Medal (2000) Best Lyricist Award (2008)[1][2] |
| Spouse | Yadavraj Tripathee[2] |
| Children | Samip Tripathee[2] |
| Parents | Bedraj Thapaliya (Father) Ramadevi Thapaliya (Mother)[3] |
Geeta Tripathee is the recipient of 'Padmakanya Gold Medal - 2000', conferred by theGovernment of Nepal. She received 'Best Lyricist Award' in 2008 from 'Sanskritik Sansthan', the major cultural adjunct ofNepal Government.[1]
Early life
editGeeta Tripathee was born on June 28, 1972, inKharelthok,Kavrepalanchok to an educator Bedraj Thapaliya and Ramadevi Thapaliya. She completed herhigh school education in Kharelthok in 1988, and moved to Kathmandu for further education. Tripathee joinedPadma Kanya Multiple Campus in Kathmandu and graduated in 1993. She married Yadavraj Tripathee in 1989 while studying in Padmakanya college. Tripathee continued her study and completed herMaster's degree in Nepali literature in 1998 with a gold medal by becoming the university topper. After completing her master's degree, she started teaching the subject of her interest and choice in different colleges under Tribhuvan University andPurbanchal University. Tripathee kept her writing carrier continued during her college days and afterwards. Later, she earnedPhD in Nepali literature from Tribhuvan University in 2017.[3][2][4]
Career
editGeeta Tripathee is a multi-genre writer. She has written two books of poetry, one book of lyrical poems, one book of essays and several books onliterary criticism.[8]
Geeta Tripathee'sworks are translated into other languages likeEnglish,Hindi,Japanese andKorean; and are published in notableliterary journals abroad. Tripathee has taken part in numbers of national and international literary events as a poet, presenter andspeaker. Tripathee participated in South Asian Literature Festivals organized byFoundation of SAARC Writers and Literature inNew Delhi in 2010 and 2017 asNepali delegate poet.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
As a literary critic, Tripathee has analyzed the works of several prominent Nepali writers and poets, including notable late figures such asLaxmi Prasad Devkota,Shankar Lamichhane, andMadhav Prasad Ghimire, as well as eminent contemporary poets and writers likeSuman Pokhrel,Sanu Sharma andNeelam Karki Niharika among others. Her in-depth critiques have been published both as books and in various esteemed literary journals and newspapers. Through her work, she has contributed to the appreciation and understanding of contemporary literature, shedding light on the thematic depth and stylistic nuances of these authors' writings.[15][16]
Works
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Books
edit- Thunga Banfulka (2005)(Collection of lyrical poems)[4][2]
- Dui Haraf Othharu (2008) (Collection of lyrical poems) (co-written with poetManjul)[4]
- Nrisamsha Parkhalharu (2009) (Collection of lyrical poems)[4]
- Ma Eklo Ra Udaas Ustai (2014) (Collection of essays)[2]
- Simal Ko Geet (2015) (Collection of lyrical poems)[14]
- Drishtibicharan (2009) (Literary criticism)[8]
- Kriti Bishleshan : Prayogik Aayam (2010) (Literary criticism)[8]
- Bishwanari Nepali Sahitya : Parampara ra Prabriti (2015) (Literary criticism)
- Nepali Mahila Lekhan : Prabriti ra Yogdaan (2015) (Literary criticism)
- Nepali Niyatra : Siddhanta ra Prayog (2017) (Literary criticism)
- Paryawaran ra Narikendri Samalochana (2018) (Literary criticism)
Music Album
editAwards
edit- Padmakanya Gold Medal
- Best Lyricist Award
See also
editReferences
edit- ^abProf. Dr. Madhav Prasad Pokhrel, ed. (2018), "Geeta Tripathee",जगदम्बा नेपाली साहित्यको बृहत् इतिहास [Jagadamba Comprehensive History of Nepali Literature], Madan Puraskar Trust
- ^abcdefghiखनाल, सुनीता (February 16, 2019)."कहाँ हुन्छ मिलन त्यसै भाग्यमै नलेखेपछि".nayapatrikadaily.com. RetrievedApril 10, 2020.
- ^abProf. Dr. Kumar Prasad Koirala, ed. (2010), "Geeta Tripathee",प्रज्ञा नेपाली समालोचक कोश [Academy's Directory of Nepali Literary Critics],Nepal Academy, p. 84,ISBN 9789937723091
- ^abcdeLila Luitel (2012). "Women Poets in Nepali Poetry".नेपाली महिला साहित्यकार [Nepali Women Literati]. Kathmandu: Shabdartha Prakashan. p. 215.ISBN 978-9937248051.
- ^Tripathee, Geeta (2008),कृति विश्लेषण: प्रायोगिक आयाम,Ratna Pustak Bhandar ISBN 978999338836
- ^Geeta, Tripathee (2018)."गहन पर्यावरणको सैद्धान्तिक अवधारणा Gahan Paryavaranko Saiddhantik Awadharana".Tribhuvan University Journal.32 (2):281–294.doi:10.3126/tuj.v32i2.24724.
- ^Tripathee, Geeta (March 21, 2020)."तर किन मान्छेबाटै भयो यस्तो भूल..."nayapatrikadaily.com. RetrievedApril 23, 2020.
- ^abcLila Luitel (2012). "Women Writers in Nepali Literary Criticism".नेपाली महिला साहित्यकार [Nepali Women Literati]. Kathmandu: Shabdartha Prakashan. p. 215.ISBN 978-9937248051.
- ^"Geeta Tipathee". Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature. RetrievedApril 17, 2020.
- ^Tripathee, Geeta. Kalpna Singh-Chitnis (ed.)."Geeta Tripathee: Translated by Mahesh Paudyal". Translated by Mahesh Poudyal. Life and Legends. RetrievedApril 9, 2020.
- ^Tripathee, Geeta (March 1, 2015), Daine Smith (ed.), "Mid-Life Thoughts",Snow Jowel (6), translated by Bindesh Dhakal, USA: Grey Sparrow Press: 13,ISSN 2157-3646
- ^K. Satchidanandan &Ajeet Cour, ed. (2011),The Songs We Share, Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature, pp. 32, 216,ISBN 978-8188703210
- ^Acharya, Aparajita (April 8, 2015). "What Teacher Wants from Their Students".The Himalayan Times.
- ^abTripathee, Geeta;Subedi, Abhi (2015), "The Road above Flowers (Preface)",Simalko Geet, Sabdahaar Creations, p. 3,ISBN 9789937895828
- ^Tripathee, Geeta (December 2021), "'बर्सात्मा बुद्धको मूर्ति सामु' कवितामा शिल्प र सौन्दर्य" [Craft and Beauty in the Poem ‘'In front of Buddha’s Statue in the Rain'],Journal of Fine Arts Campus (in Nepali),3 (1), Kathmandu: Fine Arts Campus:50–55,doi:10.3126/jfac.v3i1.42519,ISSN 2795-1774
- ^Tripathee, Geeta (November 25, 2017).नारी–पुरुष सम्बन्धबारे साहसिक दृष्टि [Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationship] (in Nepali). RetrievedOctober 13, 2024.