Where history breathes like fiction

In ‘Itha’, Keshav Dahal moves between fact and imagination to bring ancient kingdoms and women’s struggles to life.

Whenever we come across dramatic and consequential historical events, we always wonder: what must those epoch-making characters have thought, felt and said in the moment? Keshav Dahal’s new novel ‘Itha’ takes us to those moments. It brings to life many historical and imaginative figures, making their experiences and expressions not just accessible but also relatable.