Book Review: Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche by Bhupi Sherchan
Spinning in the Dark: A Look at Bhupi Sherchan's "Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche" – A Timeless Reflection of Nepali Society Title : Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche Author : Bhupi Sherchan Genre : Poetry Language : Nepali Publisher : Sajha Prakashan First Published : 1969 Award : Sajha Puraskar (2025 BS) Bhupi Sherchan, a name synonymous with powerful and accessible Nepali poetry, gifted us "Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche" (A Blind Man on a Revolving Chair) in 1969. This seminal collection, which deservedly won the first-ever Sajha Puraskar, remains strikingly relevant decades later. It's more than just a book of poems; it's a mirror reflecting the socio-political absurdities and the enduring human condition, not just of its time, but resonating deeply even today. For anyone wanting to understand the undercurrents of Nepali society and the power of incisive verse, this collection is an indispensable read. "Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manche" doesn...
