एक गधे की आत्मकथा - Krishan Chander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In this book, the author takes a look at the human nature, our society and our governance system. Seen through the eyes of a non-human protagonist - a donkey, it is an objective commentary that is at times humorous, at times satirical and some times philosophical. 50 years after it was first published, it is still relevant - it is a sad truth that the issues it highlights still ail our society.
It is a short book, easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable. And the language is exquisite, without the use of overly complex Sanskritized words that are difficult to understand. It is also a wonderful example of how humor can be written in classy language, it does not need to resort to cheap gimmicks, as has been the more recent trend.
Sharing a couple of the most poignant lines in the book:
- एक हिंदू या मुसलमान गधा हो सकता है पर एक गधा हिंदू या मुसलमान नहीं हो सकता।
- बड़े आदमी के जमाई के लिए बुद्धिमान होना ज़रूरी नहीं। उसकी उन्नति के लिए यही काफी है की वह एक बड़े आदमी का जमाई है.
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