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Book Details

• Title: Rural Life Stories

• Author: Ranjit Desai

• ISBN: 9788177665901

• Edition: 8

• Publishing Year: January 1979

• Pages: 196

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book
This collection of short stories offers a deep and insightful look into rural life, revealing its complexities beyond the apparent calm and quiet. While urban dwellers may often romanticize village life as peaceful and serene, these stories delve into the untold challenges and emotional depths that exist in rural settings.

• The stories are set in various locations such as "Chawadi," riverbanks, huts, farms, hilltops, and amongst trees, showcasing the diverse aspects of village life.

• The villagers portrayed in these stories exhibit a broad spectrum of mentalities: they are smart, cunning, innocent, poor, optimistic, pessimistic, believers, and nonbelievers. Despite their struggles, they are deeply connected to nature and their animals.

• The characters, though sometimes superstitious or naive, display immense love, care, and indifference in equal measure. They face suffering, love, hate, and deal with urban individuals, living contentedly in their unique world.

Ranjit Desai skillfully portrays these nuanced aspects of rural life, compelling readers to rethink their perceptions of the village, nature, and human emotions. Each story in this collection invites reflection and provides a fresh perspective on rural existence.