Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: Bhalchandra Nemade
Publication: Popular Prakashan
Category: कादंबरी
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कोसला (Kosla) is a novel by Bhalchandra Nemade, published in 1965. It is considered one of the most important works of Marathi literature. The novel is set in a small village in Maharashtra, and tells the story of a young man named Shankar who is torn between his traditional upbringing and the modern world. The novel is divided into three parts. The first part, "Janma", tells the story of Shankar's childhood and adolescence. The second part, "Yuvatva", tells the story of Shankar's experiences as a young man in the city. The third part, "Marana", tells the story of Shankar's return to his village and his death. Kosla is a complex and multifaceted novel that explores a wide range of themes, including tradition and modernity, rural and urban life, and the search for identity. The novel is also notable for its use of language, which is both lyrical and evocative. Kosla has been translated into several languages, including English, French, German, and Russian. It has also been adapted into a film and a play. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: Kosla is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Shankar who is torn between his traditional upbringing and the modern world. The novel is set in a small village in Maharashtra, and it follows Shankar as he grows up and comes to terms with his own identity. Shankar is born into a family of farmers, and he is raised in a traditional Hindu household. He is taught to respect his elders and to follow the customs of his community. However, as Shankar grows older, he begins to question the values that he has been taught. He is drawn to the modern world, and he is eager to experience all that it has to offer. Shankar's journey is a difficult one. He struggles to find his place in the world, and he is often torn between his old life and his new one. However, through his struggles, he comes to a deeper understanding of himself and of the world around him. Kosla is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of tradition, modernity, and identity. It is a story of a young man's search for meaning in a world that is constantly changing. Kosla is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature or in the human condition. It is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.