PHULE AANI KATE

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 5th Edition

• Year of Publication: January 1944

• ISBN: 9788171615872

• Pages: 96

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

🌟 About The Book

This thought-provoking book is a collection of critical essays by the renowned Marathi writer V. S. Khandekar, offering a unique glimpse into literary evaluation through the eyes of a creative genius. More than just a short story collection, this volume serves as a critical reflection on literature, its forms, and its impact.

Khandekar, known for his refined sensitivity, noble expression, and philosophical insights, dissects various literary works—his own and others’—with clarity and depth. His analysis includes:

• A sharp yet respectful critique of N. C. Kelkar’s use of humor

• An insightful interpretation of B. R. Tambe’s poetry

• A broader exploration of literary forms and the writer’s responsibilities

His essays are imbued with emotional richness, intellectual rigor, and a genuine love for life and beauty, reflecting his flair for words and his meditative engagement with the world. These short yet powerful reflections highlight his mastery over form and thought, presenting criticism not as dry analysis, but as an art in itself.

Each page carries the elegance of Khandekar’s voice, making this book a must-read for literature students, critics, and admirers of Marathi literary heritage.