मैत्र [Maitra]

by P.L. Deshpande

A collection of life sketches

Genres: Marathi

196 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

About the author

पुरुषोत्तम लक्ष्मण [पु. ल.] देशपांडे हे लोकप्रिय मराठी लेखक, नाटककार, नट, कथाकार व पटकथाकार, दिग्दर्शक आणि संगीत दिग्दर्शक होते. त्यांना महाराष्ट्राचे लाडके व्यक्तिमत्त्व असे म्हटले जायचे. त्यांच्या आद्याक्षरांवरून महाराष्ट्रात ते प्रेमाने पु. ल. म्हणून ओळखले जातात. लेखक आणि कवी वामन मंगेश दुभाषी ऊर्फ ऋग्वेदी हे पु.ल.देशपांड्यांचे आजोबा होते तर आणि सतीश दुभाषी हे मामेभाऊ आहेत.


P. L. Deshpande was one of the legends in marathi literature. Probably the most read, most quoted and most loved author of maharashtra

The writings though mostly known for its sublime comic nature,include a vast range of plays,caricatures,essays, travelogues and much more

Lovingly called 'Pula' by all the fans.

Reviews

[Saili Sabkal Vanage · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book contains life sketches of the unsung heroes who had given their valuable contribution in their respective fields. Throughout the book, Sir. Pu. La. Deshpande describes their struggle in bringing about positive change in human society and express his gratitude in his richly proficient language.
This book is serious one and he has express of being privileged in meeting these unsung Heroes.

[अनिकेत · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kesarbai, khanolkarche dene, vasant sabnis, ramkinkarda, jyotsna bhole are few notable life sketches in the book, I left this book half a way..

[Aniket Patil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Those in search of Life sketches of people can go for this one.

[Purvaa✍️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book to read.
Its language is very simple.
He is my favorite author.
He has described many charismatic personalities (some known n unknown) very briefly.