{"product_id":"realquw4y2pd","title":"The Greatest Marathi Stories Ever Told: Selected \u0026 Edited by Ashutosh Potdar [Hardcover]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e81c994d-df2f-4c3a-97b5-401579ad61e0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Marathi Stories Ever Told\u003c\/em\u003e, selected and edited by Ashutosh Potdar, is a remarkable anthology featuring twenty-eight stories that highlight the richness of Marathi literature. This collection brings together the works of esteemed authors such as Gangadhar Gadgil, G. A. Kulkarni, Baburao Bagul, Kamal Desai, Vilas Sarang, Anna Bhau Sathe, Urmila Pawar, Jayant Narlikar, and Hamid Dalwai, among others, each contributing to the tapestry of Marathi storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anthology includes a diverse array of narratives that explore a multitude of themes and human experiences. In \"Divine Intervention,\" Chintaman Vinayak Joshi employs magical realism to alleviate the struggles of everyday life. Vyankatesh Madgulkar’s \"King Maruti\" and Jayant Pawar’s \"Hari’s Laughter\" critique humanity's often cruel and careless treatment of other beings. Anna Bhau Sathe’s poignant \"Gold From the Graves\" tells the desperate tale of a migrant worker turned grave robber, while Bhaskar Chandanshiv’s \"Red Muck\" sheds light on the harsh realities of rural poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection also navigates the realm of human relationships, as seen in Asha Bage’s \"Relationships\" and Gauri Deshpande’s \"And then it Poured,\" both offering profound insights into the complexities of interpersonal connections. Vilas Sarang’s \"Kalluri’s Radio\" delves into the intricate truths surrounding nations and borders, highlighting the tension between identity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from melancholic and sarcastic to humorous and experimental, the stories in this anthology showcase the vibrancy and depth of Marathi short fiction. Together, they reflect the cultural and literary heritage of Maharashtra, making \u003cem\u003eThe Greatest Marathi Stories Ever Told\u003c\/em\u003e a significant contribution to the appreciation of Marathi literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rupa Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48327934935290,"sku":"REALQUW4Y2PD","price":615.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/0473\/5226\/files\/REALQUW4Y2PD_1.jpg?v=1730729454","url":"https:\/\/versoz.co.in\/products\/realquw4y2pd","provider":"VERSOZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}