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Marathi Novellas 'My Last Autobiography' and 'The Woman Who Wore a Hat' Reviewed
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Jun 2026, 08:32 AM
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Translations of Rajendra Banahatti's 'My Last Autobiography' and Kamal Desai's 'The Woman Who Wore a Hat' by Jerry Pinto and Shanta Gokhale respectively have brought the authors' works to life.
The literary works of Marathi authors Rajendra Banahatti and Kamal Desai are being highlighted through recent translations. Banahatti's novella, 'My Last Autobiography', has been translated into English by acclaimed translator Jerry Pinto.
Similarly, Kamal Desai's work, 'The Woman Who Wore a Hat', has also been rendered into English. The translation is credited to Shanta Gokhale, another prominent figure in literary translation. These translations aim to make the nuanced narratives and thematic explorations of the original Marathi novellas accessible to a wider audience.
The reviews suggest that the translated versions successfully capture the essence and vibrancy of the original writings, allowing the distinct voices of Banahatti and Desai to resonate with readers.
Similarly, Kamal Desai's work, 'The Woman Who Wore a Hat', has also been rendered into English. The translation is credited to Shanta Gokhale, another prominent figure in literary translation. These translations aim to make the nuanced narratives and thematic explorations of the original Marathi novellas accessible to a wider audience.
The reviews suggest that the translated versions successfully capture the essence and vibrancy of the original writings, allowing the distinct voices of Banahatti and Desai to resonate with readers.