Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: P.L.Deshpande
Publication: Mauj Prakashan
Category: व्यक्तिचित्रण
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मैत्र (Maitra) is a Marathi novel by P.L. Deshpande. It was first published in 1961 by Mauj Prakashan. The novel tells the story of a friendship between two men, one from a Brahmin family and the other from a lower caste. The novel explores the themes of class, caste, and prejudice. The novel is set in a small town in Maharashtra. The Brahmin protagonist, Madhav, is a young man who is studying to be a doctor. He is a kind and gentle soul, but he is also naive and sheltered. The other protagonist, Anna, is a young man from a lower caste. He is a hardworking and ambitious man, but he faces discrimination because of his caste. The two men meet when they are both working at a hospital. They quickly become friends, and they learn to appreciate each other's differences. Madhav learns about the challenges that Anna faces because of his caste, and Anna learns about the privileges that Madhav enjoys because of his caste. The novel explores the complex relationship between the two men. They are friends, but they are also from different worlds. They have different experiences and different perspectives. They often disagree, but they always respect each other. The novel is a powerful indictment of caste discrimination. It shows the damage that caste can do to people's lives. It also shows the importance of friendship and understanding. मैत्र is a beautifully written novel that explores the themes of friendship, class, and caste. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand India's complex social fabric.
