B S Mardhekar | Marathi Poet | Marathi Kavita Sangrah

B S Mardhekar
(Born: 1 December 1909, Died: 20 March 1956)

Baal Sitaram Mardhekar (बा.सी.मर्ढेकर) was famous marathi poet. Marathi literature not complete without mentioning Mardhekar. Marathi kavita sangrah share few of B S Mardhekar's poems.


B S Mardhekar writes, In to one of his poetry collections,.
‘It’s not difficult to write poetry, if one has a command over words and is conversant with their rhythm. However, it is only the reader who will decide whether there is anything more in that writing. If his opinion is not in writer’s favour, he should take the necessary hint (and quit). But it will be no remedy if you consider a button-nosed woman as beautiful by simply imposing that ‘role’ on her head like a crown and decorating her with the anklets of footnotes.’

Poetry
    Shishiragam (1939), Kahi Kavita (1947), Aankhin Kahi Kavita (1951)

Novels
    Raatricha Divas (1942), Tambdi Maati (1943), Paani (1948), Mardhekaranchya Kadambarya (1962)

Aesthetics and Criticism
    Arts and Man (1937), Vangmaiyeen Mahaatmata (1941), Two Lectures on an Aesthetic of Literature (1944), Saundarya ani Sahitya ( 1955)

Plays
    Karna (1944), Natashreshta (1944), Sangam (1945), Aukshan (1946), Badakanche Gupit (1947)

Short Stories
    Natashrestha Appasaheb Rele (1944)

[*References: From wikipedia]

Kusumagraj | Marathi Poet | Marathi Kavita Sangrah

Kusumagraj - Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar:

(Born: 27 February 1912, Died: 10 March 1999)

The famous Marathi poet in Indian literature. His play ‘Natsamrat’ has major role in Marathi literature. He was born in Pune, Maharashtra.

List of Kusumagraj's Poems:

1.      Vishakha (Year : 1942)

2.      Himaresha (Year : 1964)

3.      Chhandomayi (Year : 1982)

4.      Jeewanalahari (Year : 1933)

5.      Jaicha Kunja (Year : 1936)

6.      Samidha (Year : 1947)

7.      Kana (Year : 1952)

8.      Kinara (Year : 1952)

9.      Marathi Mati (Year : 1960)

10.  Wadalwel (Year : 1969)

11.  Rasayatra (Year : 1969)

12.  Muktayan (Year : 1984)

13.  Shrawan (Year : 1985)

14.  Prawasi Pakshi (Year : 1989)

15.  Patheya (Year : 1989)

16.  Meghdoot (Marathi Translation of Kalidas' "Meghdoot", which is in Sanskrit) (Year : 1956)

17.  Swagat (Year : 1962)

18.  Balbodh Mevyatil Kusumagraj (Year : 1989)

Edited List of Kusumagraj's Poems:

1.      Kawyawahini

2.      Sahityasuwarna

3.      Phularani

4.      Pimpalapan

5.      Chandanawel

6.      Rasyatra

List of Kusumagraj's Stories:

1.      Phulawali

2.      Chhote Ani Mothe

3.      Satariche Bol Ani Iter Katha

4.      Kahi Wruddha, Kahi Tarun

5.      Prem Ani Manjar

6.      Appointment

7.      Ahe Ani Nahi

8.      Wiramachinhe

9.      Pratisad

10.  Ekaki Tara

11.  Watewaralya Sawalya

12.  Shakespearechya Shodhat

13.  Rooparesha

14.  Kusumagrajanchya Bara Katha

15.  Jadoochi Hodi (for children)

Plays by Kusumagraj:

1.      Yayati Ani Dewayani

2.      Weeja Mhanali Dharateela

3.      Natasamrat

4.      Doorche Diwe

5.      Dusara Peshwa

6.      Waijayanti

7.      Kounteya

8.      Rajmukut

9.      Amche Naw Baburao

10.  Widushak

11.  Ek Hoti Waghin

12.  Anand

13.  Mukhyamantri

14.  Chandra Jithe Ugawat Nahi

15.  Mahant

16.  Kaikeyi

17.  Becket (Translation of The Honour of God by Jean Anouilh)

One-Act Plays by Kusumagraj:

1.      Diwani Dawa

2.      Dewache Ghar

3.      Prakashi Dare

4.      Sangharsh

5.      Bet

6.      Natak Basat Ahe Ani Itar Ekankika

Novels by Kusumagraj:

1.      Waishnawa

2.      Janhawi

3.      Kalpanechya Teerawar

[*References: From wikipedia]