KATHMANDU: Nepalaya publication house is all set to release 'Kabi Shiromani Rachanawali' a five volume compilation, which includes all the literary works of Kabi Shiromani Lekhnath Paudel. Born in Arghaun Archale, a village east of Pokhara, Poet Lekhnath Paudel (1884-1966) is a towering icon of Nepali Literature. He was praised as an ‘Academician of Saintly Imagination' by Mahakabi Laxmi Prasad Devkota. Issuing a presse statement today, Nepalaya said 'Poet Lekhnath Paudel also known as Kabi Shiromani's unpublished works, as well as a collection of other published works, have been compiled in this collection.' Kiran Srishna Shrestha of Nepalaya said the initiation was taken to preserve important works of Nepali literature by legendary author; is to be cherished and enjoyed by readers now and in the future. “I remember writer Jagdish Ghimire expressing his wish to see Baba’s work being published,' says Dr. Prativa Pandey, Paudel's granddaughter. His wish coupled with Professor Sanat Wasti’s initiative and support from family members along with members of Lekhnath Foundation have resulted in this publication, it said in the statement. “I am extremely glad to see the quality of work put into this publication.” She added. The book edited by Sanat Kumar Wasti will be released on Monday, which coincides with the Poet’s death anniversary. The value added limited edition of ‘Kabi Shiromani Rachanawali’ comes as a set of five hardbound books with a price tag of NPRs. 6975, as stated in the statement.