UKHADLELI ZADE

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• ISBN: 9788177664393

• Edition: 4th

• Publishing Year: April 1986

• Pages: 200

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book:

This collection of stories marks a crucial stage in Anand Yadav’s development as a writer, highlighting his incisive exploration of rural life and its intricate relationship with urban society. Yadav presents a detailed study of the social dynamics in rural Maharashtra, focusing on the impact of modernization through education, industrialization, water projects, and the development of agriculture.

Yadav’s stories critically examine the unintended consequences of these reforms, which, despite being introduced with the intention of progress, are slowly destroying the fabric of rural life. The resulting changes are far from soothing; they are, in fact, devastating. The rural underprivileged are pushed to the brink of extinction as they struggle to adapt to an evolving society.

In this collection, Yadav also delves into the complex caste and class dynamics within the Marathi community, shedding light on the evolving relationships between villages and towns. The stories reveal the cultural interactions between the highly intellectual middle class and rural populations, offering a deep reflection on the transformations occurring in society.

This book is a powerful representation of present-day Marathi village culture, providing a poignant commentary on the challenges faced by both the village and the broader Marathi community. Dr. Dattatraya Punde's reflections on these stories show how Yadav’s work captures a unique and vital aspect of contemporary Marathi life.