EKADASH KATHA

Book Details

• ISBN: 9788184984187

• Edition: 5

• Publishing Year: November 2001

• Pages: 132

• Language: Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book

In this collection of short stories, the author delves deeply into the complex, often painful, and intimate emotions that exist within families and relationships. The book features a narrative where the protagonist grapples with the stark realities of her life, marked by disillusionment and emotional turmoil. Her interactions with her mother reveal feelings of abandonment and betrayal, as she questions her own worth and the sacrifices made for her.

The story explores the delicate balance between love and sacrifice, with a focus on the heavy cost of emotional neglect. Through a powerful and evocative monologue, the protagonist challenges the conventional idea of maternal care, expressing her resentment and the personal toll it has taken on her. The narrator’s frustrations reveal a deeper commentary on societal expectations, gender roles, and the struggle for independence.

In a poignant dialogue, the protagonist reflects on her upbringing, questioning the choices made by her mother and the sacrifices that have shaped her life. This story, like others in the collection, offers a candid exploration of personal pain, the burden of societal expectations, and the consequences of emotional repression. The narrative asks essential questions about self-worth, independence, and the complex dynamics of family relationships, making it a thought-provoking read.