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Who among the following is the author of 'Maze Vidyapeeth', the famous poem about the life of working class of Bombay?
Explanation
Narayan Surve is the author of 'Maze Vidyapeeth' (My University), a seminal collection of Marathi poetry that depicts the struggles and life of the working class in Bombay. Born as an orphan and raised in the industrial heartland of Mumbai, Surve's work is deeply rooted in his experiences as a mill worker and a labor activist. His poetry, including the famous poem 'Mumbai' found within this collection, reflects the harsh realities of the urban proletariat, their resilience, and the socio-economic exploitation they faced [1]. Unlike traditional academic settings, Surve famously regarded the streets and the labor movement as his 'university,' a sentiment captured in the title of this work [1]. Other options like Bhalchandra Nemade and Narendra Jadhav are also prominent Marathi writers, but 'Maze Vidyapeeth' is specifically the hallmark of Narayan Surve's literary contribution to labor literature.
Sources
- [1] https://archive.org/stream/TheToymakers-LightFromIndiasUrbanPoor/toymakers_djvu.txt