ONE FOR THE ROAD

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Author: V. P. Kale (Va Pu)

• Edition: 16th Edition

• Year of Publication: January 1975

• ISBN: 9788177666489

• Pages: 140

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

✨ About The Book

Va Pu Kale — a name that resonates far beyond Maharashtra and into the hearts of Marathi readers across the globe. The moment one hears this name, the image of a fresh, handsome, and lively storyteller comes to mind, whose tales reflect a perfect blend of charm, humor, and the everyday ethos of middle-class life in Mumbai and Pune.

This timeless collection showcases Va Pu’s trademark style — stories that do not rely on rural settings or intense modernization struggles. Instead, they portray the subtle nuances of ordinary life, uncovering humor and emotional depth in seemingly simple and routine situations. These stories steer away from heavy sorrow but do not ignore pain altogether. They carry a natural freshness that is lighthearted yet meaningful.

Va Pu’s writing is comforting — it makes readers laugh, think, and escape from the weight of everyday worries. His characters, thoughts, and settings are familiar, realistic, and deeply relatable. This effortless simplicity and profound insight into middle-class mentality is what makes his work stand out and explains the enduring success of his 23 consecutive bestsellers.

This collection is a perfect pick for readers who appreciate intelligent storytelling, gentle humor, and soulful insights into daily life — all woven into elegant Marathi prose.