Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: P.L.Deshpande
Publication: Parchure Prakashan Mandir
Category: लेख
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गाठोड (Marathi: गाठोड) is a Marathi novel by P. L. Deshpande. It was first published in 1955 by Parchure Prakashan Mandir. The novel tells the story of a young man named Anna, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to live a simple, peaceful life and his ambition to achieve success. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. गाठोड is a classic of Marathi literature. It has been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Gujarati. The novel has been praised for its beautiful prose, its insightful portrayal of human nature, and its powerful message of hope. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: The novel is set in a small village in Maharashtra. Anna is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to live a simple, peaceful life and his ambition to achieve success. Anna is in love with a young woman named Gauri, but he is not sure if he can provide for her. He is also worried about his family's financial situation. Anna's life is turned upside down when he is drafted into the army. He is sent to fight in the war, and he experiences the horrors of battle. He sees his friends die, and he is forced to kill people himself. Anna returns from the war a changed man. He is no longer the innocent, carefree boy he once was. He is now a cynical, hardened soldier. Anna tries to rebuild his life after the war, but he finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. He is haunted by the memories of the war, and he is unable to forget the people he killed. Anna eventually finds peace and happiness, but it is a long and difficult journey. गाठोड is a powerful novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The novel is a classic of Marathi literature, and it is still relevant today.
