Kathasarita

Kathasarita | कथासरिता

Kathasarita is an essential book for students, teachers, and scholars of Marathi literature. It is included in the SYBA (Second Year B.A.) Marathi Literature syllabus of the University of Mumbai and offers an in-depth study of the development of the Marathi short story.

Development of the Marathi Short Story

Explore the evolution of storytelling, from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Kathasaritsagara, Panchatantra, and Hitopadesha to the modern Marathi short story.

SYBA Marathi Syllabus Book

An important reference textbook for students studying B.A. Marathi Literature at the University of Mumbai and other colleges.

Author/Editor: Govind Kajrekar (गोविंद काजरेकर)

Presents an in-depth, research-oriented analysis of the Marathi short story and its literary development.

Writers and Literary Movements Covered

Examines the contributions of prominent writers such as Hari Narayan Apte, V. S. Khandekar, N. S. Phadke, Anna Bhau Sathe, Gangadhar Gadgil, and Vyankatesh Madgulkar. It also explores the contributions of feminist, Dalit, rural, and science-fiction writers.

Cultural and Global Context

Analyses how globalization, media culture, and commercial values have influenced storytelling and the development of the modern Marathi short story.

Why Read This Book?

Included in the SYBA Marathi Literature syllabus of the University of Mumbai.

Useful for students, teachers, researchers, and UPSC/MPSC aspirants interested in Marathi literature.

Provides a comprehensive reference to the history of the Marathi short story, the influence of Kathasaritsagara, and the storytelling traditions of Panchatantra and Hitopadesha.

Written in clear, academic, and student-friendly language.

Kathasarita is a valuable reference for understanding the historical development, literary traditions, and changing dimensions of the Marathi short story.