Maya Thakuri
Maya Thakuri is a Nepali writer. She has published eight anthologies of short stories. Her stories have been translated into English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and are a part of the curriculum in various universities in India and Nepal. She is also a member of Nepal Academy.
Biography
She was born on 2 July 1946 in Lucknow, India. She never received formal education and could not read or write until the age of 15. She learnt to read and write on her own. In 1974, she moved permanently to Kathmandu with her husband, Damodar Sharma.Notable works
Thakuri's stories focus on prejudices in women's lives. Her most renowned works are:Ama JanuhosNajureko Jodhi - 1974, Sajha PublicationsOf a Lesser God- ''Priyambada''