Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: P.L.Deshpande
Publication: Mauj Prakashan
Category: व्यक्तिचित्रण
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आपुलकी (Aapulki) is a Marathi novel by P.L. Deshpande. It was first published in 1965 by Mauj Prakashan. The novel tells the story of a family in a small town in Maharashtra. The family is faced with many challenges, including poverty, illness, and death. However, they are able to overcome these challenges through their love and support for each other. The novel is a moving portrayal of family life in India. It is also a powerful indictment of the social and economic conditions that many Indians face. आपुलकी is a classic of Marathi literature and is still widely read today. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: The novel is set in a small town in Maharashtra in the 1950s. The main character, Anna, is a young woman who is married to a man named Shankar. They have two children, a son named Prakash and a daughter named Sujata. Anna and Shankar are a loving couple, but they are also very poor. They live in a small house with no electricity or running water. They struggle to make ends meet, and they often have to go to bed hungry. Despite their poverty, Anna and Shankar are determined to give their children a good education. They work hard to save money so that Prakash and Sujata can go to school. Prakash and Sujata are both bright and hardworking students. They do well in school, and they both get scholarships to college. After college, Prakash gets a job as a teacher, and Sujata gets a job as a nurse. Anna and Shankar are proud of their children's accomplishments. They are happy that they have been able to give their children a better life than they had. The novel ends with Anna and Shankar retiring to a small village in the countryside. They are finally able to live in peace and quiet, and they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. आपुलकी is a heartwarming story about the power of love and family. It is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope.