Portrait of Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Laxmi Prasad Devkota books in order

Nepali poet

Lived
1909–1959
Country
Nepal
Books
3

Laxmi Prasad Devkota published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection, beginning with Muna Madan (1936).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Standalone novels in order

  1. Muna Madan (1936)

  2. Prithviraj Chauhan (1992)

Poetry in order

  1. Shakuntala (1991)

    122 pages

About Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Laxmi Prasad Devkota, was a Nepalese poet, novelist, playwright, scholar, lawyer, lecturer, and politician. Honored with the title of Mahakavi in Nepalese literature. He is regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Nepal, and often described as a poet with a golden heart. Devkota is best known for works such as Muna Madan, Sulochana, Kunjini, Bhikhari, and Shakuntala.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Laxmi Prasad Devkota FAQ

How many books has Laxmi Prasad Devkota written?
Laxmi Prasad Devkota published 2 novels and 1 poetry collection that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Laxmi Prasad Devkota's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Muna Madan.
What is Laxmi Prasad Devkota's last book?
Muna Madan (1936).
What is Laxmi Prasad Devkota's most famous book?
Muna Madan (1936) is Laxmi Prasad Devkota's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.