Phakkad Goshti

by Shankar Patil

Patil`s writing has two banks, one having the happy side and one having the sad side. One awakens the sorrow and one brings cheerfulness. Patil never wrote for the sake of humour, but his stories have many unseen sown seeds of laughter. They are full of the contrast in life, the contrast is the central theme of his stories. Patil must get the credit for adding this caricature type stories to Marathi literature. The humorists are the wise men of the world because the most forcible way to impart truth is through laugh. Yes, Patil proves to this test. He is a very clever, astute, ingenious, naughty and mischievous writer. This book is a proof of his qualities.

Genres: Marathi

152 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1998

About the author

Born on 8th August 1926, Shankar Patil was the most famous amongst the contemporary authors for his stories based mostly on the rural life. His language typically reflected the beauty of village life. Though he was a prominent story writer, he successfully tried his hands over the other forms of literature including the drama format. Initially, his themes appear to be simple but if studied at depth one is to see the many-fold dimensions involved in his writing process. Entertainment is not his solitary aim. His writing reflects his concern and commitment for the society. Instead of clinging to the rituals and traditions he aims at finding out new meanings for achieving better living standards. His writing has the base of a sensitive mind which is completely harmonious with the nature. He understands and accepts change as easily as one breathes under the normal circumstances.

Reviews

[Anant Kadam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good short stories. Stories not only are written in vernacular language but Mr. Patil creates such situations and events that reader feels as if the seen is being experienced by himself. The language has a natural flow with cultural background. Simultaneously the human characters emerge with their own special traits. Humour emerges with its glory of its own without any special efforts. The stories make us laugh at the same time induce the thinking about the basic social problems. The book is a must read for knowing sociocultural patterns as well as villagers' lifestyle. It also gives artistic pleasure for lovers of Marathi language and literature.

[Mayur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories! Must read for all Marathi literature lovers!!

Must read for shankar patil fans. The last story is about his own birth as told by his mother. It was a pleasant revelation!!

[Prashant Mane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short stories

It has many short stories, mainly from rural area. Showing different types of personalities in rural areas. All are painted in the satara and kolhapur side of Maharashtra.

[Ravindra Kharade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent stories

Everyone one should read this book . All stories are gripping and entertaining. Unfortunately as a nation we are not producing such writers in today's times.

[Dinesh Soni · Rating 5 out of 5]

The writing style is very natural and lively. The author succeeds to deliver big message through small and simple stories.

[Gaurav Dhage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark humour which makes a person introse.

[Abhijeet Patil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book

Interesting funny book. Small comical village stories narrated very well by the author. I have enjoyed lot reading this book.