Gauri (epic)
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| Author | Madhav Prasad Ghimire |
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| Original title | गाैरी |
| Language | Nepali |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Set in | Kathmandu |
| Published | 1959 |
| Publisher | Sajha Prakashan |
| Publication place | Nepal |
| Media type | Book |
| ISBN | 9789993329756 |
Gauri (Nepali: गौरी; first edition: 2015 BS (1959–60 AD)) is an eponymous tragic epic written by Nepali "National Poet" (Nepali: राष्ट्रकवि) Madhav Prasad Ghimire, in memory of his first wife, following her premature death. It is widely regarded as one of the poet's finest works; it is also the most popular. Ghimire has named Gauri as one of his favourites, among his works.