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Title:Majhi Janmathep(My Life Imprisonment) Author:V.D.Savarkar Category:Autobiography(Marathi) What do you say about a personality who is worshipped by some and deeply hated by others or at least pretent to hate.I am one of theworshippers of this great son of Bharat.I will discuss one of the masterpeices of Marathi literature. The story begins with how was he convicted in Jackson murder case and sent to India to be sentenced to 2 life imprisonments in Andaman.Andaman was infamous as jaw of death,anybody going there for few years would like departing from this world,so leave aside of someone sentenced for48 years.But still he persisted,gave courage to his wife by saying that we as humans are born to serve high ideals. His stint of 12 years at 'Kalapani' was an odyssey in itself. The torture heunderwent being a revolutionary will send shivers down anybody's spine.But still being incarcerated,he composed poems,novels which were published later.The social movements he initiate

Title: Pride & Prejudice Author: Jane Austen Category : Novel (Love story) One of the most famous love story in English literature after “Gone with the Wind” and has been made into motion picture both in Hollywood and Bollywood. The story is about a typical English middle class family of 19th century of five young daughters, two of whom are at the right age for betrothal. Jane and Elizabeth are the two daughters and Elizabeth Bennett is the lead character of the novel. The story revolves around the love of Mr Darcy for Elizabeth, his initial reluctance, just giving innuendos of his interest in her. Elizabeth’s strong and independent character of facing anybody with equal calm and coolness. Darcy’s proposal to her and instant refusal. Finally LOVE blossom in their heart and they come to terms. One can find many love stories & movies being influenced by this novel. A strong hero & heroine, both initially refusing and then accepting their feelings.

Title: PANIPAT Author: Vishwas Patil Category: Historical (Marathi) Wars have had profound influence on human destiny from time immemorial. But some wars change the destiny of a complete nation. The book I am going to talk about discusses about a similar war i.e third battle of Panipat. It was fought between Marathas and Afghans. Although it’s a novel but the background of history makes it interesting. Author has taken lot of pains in collecting information about political situation in Delhi, ambitions and treachery of Najib Khan, mistakes by Marathas in understanding undercurrents, climate, strategic location of Marathas vis-à-vis Afghans etc. Although Marathas lost the battle, but what stands out is the patriotism of Marathas, determination of Sadashivraobhau even in a case of providence, Abdally’s strategy of surrounding enemy and cut off it’s supply lines etc . A must read for somebody who is interested in Maratha history.

Title:Julius Caesar Author: William Shakespeare Nature: Historical/Drama Very few authors have exercised such a profound influence on literature as Shakespeare had, cutting across linguistic lines. Julius Caesar is no exception to that. The story is about one of the most audacious Roman Emperor who came close to replacing the trium-virate which represented the democratic traditions of empire. After Julius’ scintillating wins people start considering him a demi-god. This sparks off jealousy among the conspirators namely Cassius who is joined by Brutus, Cinna & others. The conspiracy bears fruit and Julius is murdered. However the drama does’nt end here but the murder is avenged by Antony & Octavius. The interplay of emotions, jealousy unleashed, treachery of Cassius, innocence of Julius but loyalty of Antony all make a lasting impact on the reader. The other side is world famous quotes like “The fault lies not in our stars Brutus but in ourselves” OR “Brave die once but coward

Title: RSS: A Vision in Action Author: H.V.Sheshadri Nature: Non Fiction RSS is probably the most misunderstood or mysterious organization in the world. Although being the largest voluntary organization it is the least studied one. For outsiders it is fascist, communal or Hindutva ideologue which is trying to make India a theocratic state, but seeing the large following it has in masses the reality is other way round. For anybody to know RSS probably this is the best book to start with. It defines the scope of so called SANGH PARIVAR which encompasses RSS,VHP,Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh, Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad etc.and shows the herculean efforts of lakhs of svayamsevaks who are implementing close to 30000 seva prakalps across the country. The lucid language along with the sheer experience of Sheshadriji across all spectrums of society really impress upon the reader that RSS is a vision in action of leading the country towards PARAM VAIBHAV i.e Eternal Glory.