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Author: Shanta Shelke
Publication: Mehta Publishing House
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पावसाआधीचा पाऊस (The Rain Before the Rains) is a Marathi novel by Shanta Shelke. It was first published in 1966 by Mehta Publishing House. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Manjusha, who is torn between her love for her husband and her desire for independence. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and women's rights in a traditional Indian setting. पावसाआधीचा पाऊस is considered to be one of Shanta Shelke's most important works. It has been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Urdu. The novel has also been adapted into a film, which was released in 1975. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: पावसाआधीचा पाऊस is set in a small village in Maharashtra. The story begins with Manjusha's marriage to a young man named Shankar. Shankar is a kind and loving husband, but he is also traditional and conservative. Manjusha, on the other hand, is a modern woman with dreams of independence. She wants to be a doctor, but her husband forbids her from pursuing her education. As the novel progresses, Manjusha's frustration with her marriage grows. She begins to feel trapped and suffocated. She longs for the freedom to be herself, but she knows that she will never be able to achieve this if she stays with Shankar. One day, Manjusha meets a young man named Vijay. Vijay is everything that Shankar is not: he is modern, educated, and progressive. Manjusha is immediately drawn to him, and they begin an affair. The affair gives Manjusha a taste of the freedom she has always craved. She feels alive and happy for the first time in her life. However, she knows that she cannot continue the affair without destroying her marriage. In the end, Manjusha decides to leave Shankar and go to Bombay with Vijay. She knows that she is making a big mistake, but she also knows that it is the only way to find the happiness she has always wanted. पावसाआधीचा पाऊस is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complex issues of love, marriage, and women's rights in India. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.
