Interpreter of Maladies

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BOOK REVIEW “Interpreter of Maladies”

Author: Jhumpa Lahiri

Genre: Short Stories

Language: English

Pages: 198

Cost: 295 Rs.

Publisher: Harper Collins

First Published: 1999

Jhumpa Lahiri’s short story collection mainly incorporates the stories about the lives of emigrating Indians. These people struggle to adjust between the Indian traditions they living up with and left behind to move towards entirely different western world. The book reflects the sense of alienations these emigrants feel and how they try to cope with it. And because of that the characters in the various stories not able to communicate with their partners or respective family.

The title story “Interpreter of Maladies” is of a man who works as interpreter for the doctor as doctor does not understand local language. He also works as tourist guide and this story is about when he guides one NRI family. Then there is a story "A Temporary Matter" which is a story of Indian couple who are dealing with miscarriage which drew them apart. Then there are many interesting stories like "When Mr. Pirzada Came To Dine", "Mrs. Sen's", "The Blessed House", "Sexy" and "The Third And Final Continent".

I like the Jhumpa Lahiri’s narration, she explore the psyche of these emigrant Indian characters through simple everyday situations. For a person born and brought up in London, her characterization of Indians is commendable and flawless. Unlike many authors Lahiri write for both male and female protagonist. All the stories are passionate, dramatic, &sentimental and make you heave a sigh at the end.

If I have to rate this book I will give it 8 out of 10.

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Quotes from Book "Don Mane"

१. मनुष्य दैवाच्या हातचे बाहुले नसला तरी नशीब हेही काही माणसाच्या मांडीखालचे घोडे नव्हे.

२. घरसुद्धा पुरते न उजळणारी पणती होण्यात काय अर्थ आहे? क्षणभर का होईना, ब्रम्हांड उजळून टाकणाऱ्या विजेप्रमाणे चमकून जावे.

३. रोग लपविला, योग्य वेळी औषध घेतले नाही म्हणजे शेवटी शस्त्रक्रियेची पाळी येते. शरीराच्या बाबतीतच माणसावर हि पाळी येते असे नाही, मनावरही ती येते.

Author : – Vi. Sa. Khandekar

Book : - Don Mane

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RANBHULI

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BOOK REVIEW “RANBHULI”

Author: Gopal Nilakanth Dandekar

Genre: Novel

Language: Marathi

Pages: 111

Cost: 15 Rs.

Publisher: Majestic Book Stall

First Published: January 1978

Go. Ni. Dandekar is one of the most published, popular and well crafted authors in Marathi literatures. His major areas of work were travelogues, in which he described and enlightened the real historical and cultural wealth of Maharashtra i.e. network of forts in Maharashtra. He also authored books centered on old Marathi culture in villages of Konkan, biographies of famous Marathi poet-saints, as well historical and social novels.

“Ranbhuli” is one such book, where one of the most prominent forts in Maharashtra’s history and culture Raigad is used almost as one of the character in the book. The book is about a girl who is full of life. And who is in so much in love with the fort and her village that she couldn’t live anywhere else. When she got married and has to move away she keeps coming back. When she is forced to move to the city she could not cope up with it, it was like life was sucked up out of her.

I think this is a must read book and if I have to rate it I will give 10 out of 10.

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Quotes fron Book "Gypsy"

१. जरी तुझीया सामर्थ्याने, ढळतील दिशाही दही
    मी फूल तृणातील इवले, उमलणार तरिही नाही.

२. तूं तुलाच विसरून यावे, मी तुझ्यात मज विसरावे
     तू हसत मला फुलवावे, मी नकळत आणि फुलावे.

३. व्योमांतुन उडतांना, ओढीतसे मज घरटे
    अन उबेत घरट्याच्या, क्षुद्र तेच मज गमते.
    हे विचित्र दु:ख असे, घेऊनि उरी मी जगतो
    घरट्यातून, गगनातुन, शापित मी तगमगतो.

४. असे भिडावे, नकळत क्षणभर अपुले डोळे
    उमलुन यावें, हृदयांतील हितगुज मोकळे

५. माझे दूरचे क्षितीज तुझ्या नेत्री बुडलेले;
    पापण्यांत, बांधणारे, एक स्वप्न दडलेले
    दान स्वप्नांचे देऊन, जाग माझी मागू नको
    माग हवे तें गडे तूं, माझे पंख मागू नको!

६. इतके आलो जवळ जवळ कीं जवळपणाचे झाले बंधन.

Author : – Mangesh Padgaonkar

Book : - Gypsy…

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Quotes from Book "Kahi Khara Kahi Khota"

१. आयुष्यातल्या कोणत्याही सुखाला कवटाळून झाल्यावर त्या क्षणांच्या आठवणीने चोरटेपणा न वाटता जास्त आनंदच जेव्हा वाटत राहतो तेच खरं सुख.

२. देव पाठीराखा असतो तेव्हाच असामान्य संकटं येतात. सामान्य संकटं निवारण्यात त्याचही देवत्व सिद्ध होणार नाही.

३. कर्तृत्ववान व्यक्तीचा पराक्रम बघितला जात नाही, त्याचं चाक जमिनीत कधी रुततं तिकडेच सगळ्यांच लक्ष असतं.

४. वारंवार प्रकट झाल्याशिवाय जे शांत होत नाही किंवा वारंवार प्रकट होऊनही जे शांत होत नाही त्यालाच शल्य म्हणतात.

Author : – Va. Pu. Kale

Book : - Kahi Khare Kahi Khote…

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GANDHALI

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BOOK REVIEW “Gandhali”

Author: Ranjit Desai

Genre: Short Stories

Language: Marathi

Pages: 159

Cost: 100 Rs.

Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

First Published: 1971

Ranjit Desai is one of most famous authors in Marathi Literature and he is one of my favorite authors. He won many awards for his work like Padmashree, Sahitya Academy etc. He is at his best when he writes on history. And ‘Gandhali’ one such book which has collection of various stories based on famous historical figures. All the stories in "Gandhali' are based on the lives of famous personalities and the incidences from the past. The book is very fascinating as it reveals very romantic and compassionate side of famous historical personalities.

This one is Must Read Book, don’t miss it. If I have to rate this book I will give it 8 out of 10.

Other Books by Ranjit Desai,

1. Swami

2. Samidha

3. Shreeman Yogi

4. Bari

5. Abhogi

6. Raja Ravivarma

7. Radheya

8. Pratiksha

9. Pawankhind

10. Shekara

11. Maza Gaav

12. Lakshya Vedh

13. Rup Mahal

14. Megh

15. Madhumati

16. Aashadh

17. Kamodini

18. Vaishakh

19. Aalekh

20. Prapaat

21. Gandhali

22. Sanket

23. Morpankhi Savalya

24. Babulmora

25. Katal

26. Mekh Mogari

27. Snehdhara

28. Sanchit

Plays,

29. Swami

30. Loknayak

31. Vaarasaa

32. Sangit Tansen

33. He Bandh Reshamache

34. Kanchanmrug

35. Ramshastri

36. Pankh Jahale Vairi

37. Dhan Apure

38. Pangulgada

39. Garudjhep

40. Tuzi Wat Vegali

41. Shreeman Yogi

42. Sawali Unhachi

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