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Check out all the best Marathi story-books list given below. Here we try to list out the most popular Marathi story-books by some eminent authors. Marathi literature author is so talented, may you know that already. Their stylus is fantastic, especially stories and novels. In this article, you will get the list of best Marathi story-books.

1. Upara

Upara is a famous story by prominent author Laxman Mane. This story of this book narrated based on the autobiography of the author. He was a Marathi writer and a social activist. The story of this book about a true-life tale of Laxman Mane. It will make you cry. Upara book first published in 1980. The author got the Sahitya Akademi Award for this book.

2. Mrityunjaya

The story of the Mrityunjaya book is about a motivational tale of Karma, one of the leading characters of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. This book is considered as one of the great work by Shivaji Saavant. This novel is narrated based on the autobiographic form. This excellent novel received numerous awards and accolades, was first published in 1979.

3. College Gate

Sagar Kalsait wrote the College Gate famous Marathi romantic-story book. The story of this book is about a heart touching love story that will remind you of a lot of old memories. This book describes the way how peoples change in our lives and the shapes who we are, and it also describes friendship, love, loyalty.

4. Yuganta: The End of an Epoch

Famous Marathi anthropologist Irawati Karve wrote The Yuganta: The End of an Epoch book. This book, generally called Yuganta, is a critical analysis of Mahabharata. The book at first has written in Marathi, but later it was translated in English by W. Norman Brown.

5. Shri Guru Charitra

The Shri Guru Charitra book was written between the 15th-16th century by famous Marathi author Shri Saraswati Gangadhar. Shri Guru Charitra’s book describes the life story of Shri Narasimha Saraswati. The central theme of this book about the life story of Shri Narasimha Saraswati, his philosophy, and related stories.

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Here we have a collection of best motivational books of Marathi literature. If you are interested in reading Marathi literature books, these books are the must-read books for you. You will get a PDF copy of these books over the internet. Let’s check out the books list.

1. Mrityunjaya

Mrityunjaya is a famous motivational novel, which was written by Shivaji Saavant. This novel is narrated based on the autobiographic form. The story of this novel is about the Karma, is one of the leading character of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. The author wrote in this novel about the search for the meaning of Being is man’s eternal quest. This excellent novel received numerous awards and accolades, was first published in 1979.

2. Asa Mi Asami

Eminent author Purushottam Lakshman Deshpande wrote the Asa Mi Asami novel. P.L. Deshpande was a famous Marathi writer, playwriter, fictionist, and screenwriter. This book is one of his famous motivational books. This book considered one of the best autobiography novels in Marathi literature. The central character of this novel is Clerk. This novel is the autobiography of Clerk.

3. Kosala

The Kosala novel is well-known as Kosla. Bhalchandra Vanaji Nemade wrote this autobiographical novel. The story of this book is about the life-story of Pandurang Sangvikar, a 25 years old young man. This book translated into many other languages. This novel first published in 1963.

4. Shriman Yogi

The Shrimanyogi novel is a famous biographical work by Ranjit Desai. Chatrapathi Shivaji was a Mamatha king. The story of this book narrated based on the life and the achievements of the great Maratha king, Chatrapathi Shivaji, who has been a legendary figure in Indian history. This book is a must-read type book.

5. Swami

Ranjit Desai is one of the most popular authors of Marathi literature. He wrote the Swami novel in 2004. The story of this book is about Madhavrao Peshave. This book considered the best history book for understanding the great Maratha worrier. In this Swami novel, the author gave an excellent depiction of the life of Madhavrao Peshwa. The story of this book will show you need no experience for politics. And this book will teach you how your relatives are against you.

6. Baluta

Dagdu Maruti Pawar wrote the Baluta novel. This novel was written based on the autobiographical form. The story of this book is about the author’s battle in his life and with his family. The story of this book is about the struggle with his demons and the sacrifices of his mother. In this story, his mother is the real “hero.” This book first published in 1978.

7. Kajalmaya

Legendary Marathi author G.A. Kulkarni wrote Kajalmaya, which is a famous novel of Marathi literature. Kajalmaya first published in 1972. The story of this book was written based on the theme of sadness, despair, negativity in life, dark shades, etc. I think this book will blow in your mind.

8. Yayati: A Classic Tale of Lust

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar wrote Yayati: A Classic Tale of Lust novel in 1978. The story of the Yayati novel is considered one of the most intriguing and fascinating classics of Mahabharata. This novel is a great scholar and one of the noblest rulers of olden times. Collect the PDF copy, and you will get it over the internet.

Marathi literature’s authors are so much talented. They wrote many famous novels, poetry, and humor genre books. Here we have a collection of notable albums of Marathi literature by the most popular authors.

1. Jejuri

Jejuri is a famous poetry book by eminent poet Arun Balkrishna Kolatkar. Most of Arun Kolatkar’s poems found humor in many everyday matters. This book is one of the best books in Tamil literature. This book won the Commonwealth Prize. The poem is made up of a series of often short fragments. The fragments describe the experiences of a secular visitor to the ruins of Jejuri that is a pilgrimage site in Maharashtra.

2. Kala Ghoda Poems

Kala Ghoda Poems is another excellent work by Arun Kolatkar. This book is a famous poetry book by Arun Balkrishna Kolatkar. I hope you will enjoy this book a lot. This book first published in 2004. Kala Ghoda Poems book translated into many languages.

3. Ghashiram Kotwal

Prominent writer Vijay Dhondopant Tendulkar wrote this book. The Ghashiram Kotwal book considered the best play in Marathi literature. Ghashiram Kotwal first published in  1972. The story of this play is about political satire, written as historical drama. The theme of this drama based on the life of Nana Phadnavis. He was one of the prominent ministers in the court of the Peshwa of Pune.

4. Radheya

The story of this book is about Radheya, one of the leading characters of ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. The tale of Radheya, the immortal character from The Mahabharata, has time and again been a matter of interest to all modern writers. Ranjit Desai enacted Radheya’s character in dramas and many novels. This novel based on her life.

5. Shri Guru Charitra

Shri Saraswati Gangadhar wrote the Shri Guru Charitra book between 15th-16th century. The story of this book narrated based on the life story of Shri Narasimha Saraswati. The central theme of this book about the life story of Shri Narasimha Saraswati, his philosophy, and related stories.

6. Kajalmaya

Eminent author Gurunath Abaji Kulkarni wrote Kajalmaya’s novel. This novel was so famous at that time also popular in the modern time of Marathi literature. Kajalmaya’s novel first published in 1972. The story of this book was written based on the theme of sadness, despair, negativity in life, dark shades, etc. The heart touching story of this book will touch your heart.

7. Pachola

Raosaheb Rangnath Borade wrote Pachola novel. This novel first published in 1971. Pachola is a short, Marathi-language novel written. The story of this book is about Parvati, who was the wife of a tailor. The author of this book tried to express the emotional stresses created in the lives of village artisans because of modernization.

8. Geeta Rahasya

Famous Marathi author Bal Gangadhar Tilak wrote Shrimadh Bhagvad Gita Rahasya’s novel. This novel is popularly, also known as Gita Rahasya or Karmayog Shashtra. Geeta Rahasya’s book first published in 1915 in the Marathi language.

You are here, that means you are searching for the best Marathi books. So, here in this article, I am going to share with you the best Marathi books ever. Marathi is the native language of Maharashtra. More than 83 million people speak in Marathi. Marathi literature reader’s figure is not so short. If you are a Marathi literature reader, you can read the books given here. These books are all time famous book of Marathi literature.

1. Kosala (कोसला)

The Kosala novel sometimes also known as Kosla. Bhalchandra Vanaji Nemade wrote this novel.  This novel is a debut novel by Nemade, first published in 1963 in Marathi language and later English translated copy of this book published in 1997. This book also translated into eight Indian languages. This novel could be considered an autobiographical novel. Using the autobiographical form, the author tried to expose the life-story of Pandurang Sangvikar, a 25 years old young man.

2. Zombi (झोंबी)

Zombi is a famous novel, which first published in 1987.  Eminent author of Marathi literature Anand Yadav wrote this novel. Zombi means ‘fight against all the odds.’ The story of this novel narrated based on the autobiographical account of a young boy, of Maharashtra. The sad story of his family, his loving mother, his life of utter poverty, and his eagerness to receive the education. I assume, after reading this book, you will be able to know that actually, what is debt? How does it feel to a man?

3. Mrityunjaya (मृत्युंजय)

Shivaji Saavant wrote this novel. This novel also translated into English, Hindi, and some of the Indian languages. The story of this novel is about the selective retelling from Karna, one of the leading characters of the epic Mahabharata. This novel first published in 1979. The Mrityunjaya novel received numerous awards and accolades.

4. Dnyaneshwari (ज्ञानेश्वरी)

The Dnyaneshwari book written by the Marathi poet and saint Dnyaneshwar Kulkarni. This book also referred to as Jnaneshwari or Bhavartha Deepika. This book considered a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. The Dnyaneshwari book has written in 1290 CE. Hardcover of this book published in 1291 CE.

5. Mahanayak (महानाहयक)

Mahanayak is a Marathi historical novel, which is written by eminent Marathi author Vishvas Patil. The story of this book narrated based on the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Mahanayak novel translated into English and many other Indian languages.

6. Upara (उपरा)

Upara is an autobiography genre novel. Marathi writer and a social activist Laxman Mane wrote this novel. The story of this novel about a true-life tale of Laxman Mane. I assume it will make you cry. This book first published in 1980. Laxman Mane got Sahitya Akademi Award for this novel.

7. Baluta (बलुतं)

Dagdu Maruti Pawar wrote the Baluta novel. This novel is autobiographical. The story of this book is about the author’s battle. The battle is with his demons and the sacrifices of his mother. In this story, his mother is the real “hero.” This book first published in 1978.

8. Shyamchi Aai (श्यामची आई)

Famous author and social activist Sane Guruji wrote the Shyamchi Aai tributes novel. This novel hailed as one of the greatest tributes to the mother’s love in Marathi literature. This book, published in 2011. I hope you will enjoy this book a lot.

9. Gramgeeta

Gramgeeta is an epic about Indian village life by Rashtra Saint Tukdoji Maharaj. This book is a book of poetry authored book. Gramgeeta first published in 1979. The story of this book is an ideal reference for developing the village community. You can collect this book if you are interested.

10. Dasbodh (दासबोध)

Dasbodh is a 17th-century Advaita Vedanta spiritual book. The saint Samarth Ramdas wrote this book for his disciple, Kalyan Swami. This book provides readers with spiritual guidance on matters such as devotion and acquiring knowledge. You will also get help in answering queries related to day-to-day life and how to find solutions to it.

All these books are so popular with the Marathi literature readers. I assume these books are the best Marathi books that you must have to read before you die.