BATTASHI

Book Details

• ISBN: 9789357201414

• Edition: 2

• Publishing Year: December 2023

• Pages: 116

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

About The Book

This collection of short stories by Mahadev More portrays the stark realities of rural life, delving into the emotional and psychological struggles of ordinary people. Each story offers a powerful narrative that explores societal issues, human weaknesses, and the environmental influences that shape individuals' lives.

In Battashi, the wife of a constable from the Mang-Garudi community faces societal suspicion when her husband is fired, and her life takes a dramatic turn. The story Chhaditang reveals a dark twist when a daughter, after her father arranges her marriage, ends up killing him. Vasti paints an emotional picture of life in the ghettos, while Modkya Gopala tells the story of a lonely man’s encounter with a character who brings change into his life.

Bhool explores the consequences of doubt and suspicion, leading to a tragic murder, and Akulwanti narrates the regret of a young man who discards his girlfriend after a drunken night. The tale Jogatin follows a woman's journey from being a Devadasi to a prostitute, with the narrator’s struggle to break her from the vicious cycle.

These stories are a raw and honest exploration of human disorders, emotions, and the harsh realities of life in rural India.