Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
View DetailsAuthor: V.S.Khandekar
Publication: Mehta Publishing House
Category: कथासंग्रह
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कल्पलता (Kalpalata) is a Marathi novel by V.S. Khandekar. It was first published in 1932 by Mehta Publishing House. The novel is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young woman named Kalpana who is torn between her traditional upbringing and her desire for independence. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, family, and social change. Kalpalata was a critical and commercial success. It was translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Gujarati. The novel has been adapted into several films and television series. Here is a more detailed description of the novel: Kalpalata is the story of a young woman named Kalpana who is torn between her traditional upbringing and her desire for independence. Kalpana is born into a wealthy family in a small village in Maharashtra. She is raised by her widowed mother, who teaches her to be a good wife and mother. However, Kalpana is also drawn to the outside world, and she dreams of a life of adventure and excitement. When Kalpana is 18 years old, she is married to a young man named Raghunath. Raghunath is a kind and gentle man, but he is also traditional and conservative. He expects Kalpana to be a submissive wife, and he does not understand her desire for independence. Kalpana's marriage is not happy. She feels stifled by her husband's expectations, and she longs for a more fulfilling life. One day, Kalpana meets a young man named Vijay. Vijay is a doctor who is working in the village. He is modern and progressive, and he understands Kalpana's desire for independence. Kalpana and Vijay fall in love, and they begin an affair. However, their relationship is doomed. Vijay is married, and he cannot leave his wife. Kalpana is heartbroken, and she realizes that she will never be able to have the life she wants. Kalpalata is a tragic story, but it is also a story of hope. The novel shows that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to find love and happiness. Kalpana's story is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams. Kalpalata is a classic Marathi novel that is still relevant today. It is a story of love, loss, and hope, and it is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams.