Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: Suresh Dwadashivar
Publication: Sadhana Prakashan
Category: माहितीपर
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Koham (कोहम) is a Marathi novel by Suresh Dwadashivar. It was first published in 1968 by Sadhana Prakashan. The novel is set in the rural areas of Maharashtra and deals with the themes of caste, poverty, and social injustice. The protagonist of the novel is a young man named Shivaji. Shivaji is born into a low-caste family and faces discrimination from the upper castes. He is determined to rise above his circumstances and achieve success in life. Shivaji works hard and eventually becomes a successful businessman. However, he is still haunted by the memories of the discrimination he faced. He becomes involved in social work and tries to help others who are suffering from the same injustices. Koham is a powerful novel that sheds light on the social problems that exist in India. The novel is also a testament to the human spirit and the power of hope. Here are some of the key themes of the novel: * Caste discrimination: Shivaji faces discrimination from the upper castes throughout his life. He is denied opportunities for education and employment because of his caste. * Poverty: Shivaji is born into a poor family. He works hard to improve his financial situation, but he is never able to escape poverty completely. * Social injustice: Shivaji witnesses and experiences many forms of social injustice. He sees the exploitation of the poor by the rich, the oppression of women, and the discrimination against lower castes. * The human spirit: Shivaji is a determined and resilient individual. He never gives up on his dreams, even when faced with discrimination and hardship. He is a symbol of hope for those who are suffering from social injustice. Koham is a powerful and moving novel that sheds light on the social problems that exist in India. The novel is also a testament to the human spirit and the power of hope.
