Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: Narayan Dharap
Publication: Saket Prakashan
Category: कथासंग्रह
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Ikmai (इक्माई) is a Marathi novel by Narayan Dharap. It was first published in 1972 by Saket Prakashan. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Ikmai, who is born into a poor family in a village in Maharashtra. She is married off at a young age to a man who is much older than her. Ikmai struggles to adjust to her new life, but she eventually finds happiness and fulfillment. The novel is set against the backdrop of the social and political changes that were taking place in Maharashtra in the early 1970s. Ikmai is a witness to these changes, and she is affected by them in both positive and negative ways. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, family, and social change. It is a powerful and moving story that offers a unique perspective on life in Maharashtra in the 1970s. Ikmai has been praised for its realism, its insights into human nature, and its powerful storytelling. It has been translated into several languages, and it has been adapted into a film and a television series. The novel is a classic of Marathi literature, and it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and culture of Maharashtra.