DOST

Book Details

• ISBN: 9788177665871

• Edition: 29

• Publishing Year: December 1989

• Pages: 176

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book

Dost by V. P. Kale (Va. Pu. Ka.) is a profound collection of short stories that explore the lives of ordinary individuals who carry within them a range of emotions, triumphs, and struggles. The stories in this collection revolve around people of various kinds – those who preserve their pride and family honor, those who are narrow-minded and stubborn, yet capable of standing up to and sometimes even rebelling against their routine lives.

These individuals, despite their flaws and limitations, face their lives with a unique blend of resilience and vulnerability. They experience both the joys and sorrows of life, and in doing so, their stories become a reflection of the world around us. Whether you’ve lived through similar experiences or seen them in others, these characters resonate with authenticity.

The title story, Dost, captures the essence of these characters and showcases V. P. Kale’s exceptional ability to transform a simple narrative into a powerful tale of philosophy, optimism, and human emotion. His talent for finding wisdom in the most ordinary dialogues and his optimistic outlook on life infuse the book with a refreshing energy and strength, offering readers a new perspective on life’s everyday struggles.

This collection is a masterclass in human emotions, and through Kale’s unique storytelling, it brings us closer to the people around us—reminding us that their stories, much like our own, are filled with beauty and complexity.