Bhupi Sherchan : A Rebel in Nepali Poetry

Abstract

The major thrust of this research is to look at Bhupi Serchan's selected poems from the perspective of modernity. In order to look into the issue, the research primarily tries to see Bhupi's position in the Nepali poetry through the analysis of some of his selected poems. How Bhupi stands as a rebel Nepali poet has been seen with the theoretical tool of modernity.

In Nepali poetry also the writers have tried to make various experimentations as efforts to break away from the burden of tradition. They also have advocated freedom and have expressed their desire for change. Humanism, freedom and change have been some fundamental characteristics of Nepali modernity. Although there are various common aspects of modernity in the world around and the Nepali modernity, Nepali modernity is not the copy of the Western modernity. Depiction of local hue and metaphors in literary creations makes Nepali modernity unique. Nepali poets express their consciousness with the mass poverty and illiteracy, the play of foreign powers and existing oppression through their poetry. Within a short period of time, undergoing through various stages of development, Nepali poetry has been developing with various experimentations.

In Nepali modern poetry Bhupi Sherchan is one of the prominent figures. He is a rebellious and satirical voice of Nepali poetry. He laments on the loss and desires for betterment. Through his poetry, he ridicules the so called bravery of Nepali, mocks at the youths who gets enrolled in foreign army and expresses his contempt on those who enjoy the money they have got at the loss of their family members.