Marathi-language literature

body of literature in the Marathi language

thumb|upright=1.25| The Jnanesvari is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. Above: Pages 1 and 2 in Devanagari script, Marathi language.

The powada () is a genre of Marathi poetry that was during the late 17th century in India. Powada, which means ‘to glorify’, is a traditional Marathi ballad that traces its history to more than 750 years Powadas often glorified and celebrated deeds of popular folk figures and leaders such as Chhatrapati Shivaji and Tanaji Malusare, and were also written to raise awareness on social issues such as female foeticide, dowry and corruption. Powadas were also used as a medium to create awareness during Samyukta Maharashtra movement.

Marathi book by Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909 in Marathi

book by Thomas Stephens

Amrutanubhav or Amritanubhav is a composition by the Marathi saint and poet Jñāneśvar during the 13th century. It is considered to be a milestone in Marathi literature.