VAVARI SHENG

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• ISBN: 9788177669121

• Edition: 12th

• Publishing Year: September 1963

• Pages: 96

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book:

Shankar Patil’s stories are a valuable contribution to Marathi literature, offering deep insights into the rural psyche. His writing transcends the superficial, as he seeks not popularity but self-discovery through the written word. Unlike many who cater to urban readers, Patil’s storytelling emerges from a place of raw authenticity, exploring rural life with an unflinching eye, yet never for the sake of external validation. His narratives are born from a profound social awareness, with a focus on the unspoken struggles of the rural population, their dreams, and their unresolved conflicts.

Through his writing, Patil highlights the failure of society to embrace values like freedom and equality, which he believes should naturally exist in any thriving community. His works do not serve merely to entertain but to provoke thought, questioning the transformation of society—a transformation that often appears showy but lacks substance. With his trademark sarcasm and humor, Patil captures the complexities of life, drawing attention to its contradictions and flaws.

The stories in this collection are not just written—they are the result of deep contemplation. Patil’s unique style immerses readers in the experiences of rural life, not as distant events, but as intricate, automatic processes. He encourages readers to stay open to life’s lessons, recognizing that experiences are inevitable, and all that is required is the readiness to perceive them.

For over three decades, Shankar Patil’s writing has enriched Marathi literature, leaving a lasting impact on those who seek not just entertainment, but a mirror of society and soul.