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Author: Vyankatesh Madgulkar
Publication: Mehta Publishing House
Category: कथासंग्रह
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काळी आई (Kali Aai) is a Marathi novel written by Vyankatesh Madgulkar and published by Mehta Publishing House. It was first published in 1962 and is considered one of Madgulkar's most important works. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Parvati who is married to a man named Shankar. Shankar is a widower with two young children, and Parvati struggles to adjust to her new life as a stepmother. She is also haunted by the memory of her own mother, who died when she was a child. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and motherhood. It is a powerful and moving story that has resonated with readers for generations. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: काळी आई is set in a small village in rural Maharashtra. The story begins with Parvati's wedding to Shankar. Parvati is a young and beautiful woman, but she is also naive and inexperienced. She is unprepared for the challenges of married life, and she struggles to adjust to her new role as a stepmother. Shankar's children, a boy named Anand and a girl named Suman, are also struggling to adjust to the changes in their lives. They are angry and resentful of Parvati, and they do not want her to be their mother. Parvati tries her best to be a good wife and mother, but she is constantly met with resistance from her stepchildren. She is also haunted by the memory of her own mother, who died when she was a child. As the novel progresses, Parvati learns to overcome her challenges and to find her place in the family. She learns to love her stepchildren, and they learn to love her in return. She also learns to come to terms with the death of her mother, and she finds peace in her own life. काळी आई is a powerful and moving story about love, loss, and motherhood. It is a story about the challenges of family life, and the importance of love and forgiveness. The novel has resonated with readers for generations, and it continues to be read and enjoyed today.
