Post Office (short story)

"Post Office"
Short story by Dhumketu
April 1923 issue of Sahitya, where the story first appeared
Original titleપોસ્ટઑફિસ (Post Office)
TranslatorDhumketu
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati
Publication
Published inSahitya
Publication typeMagazine
Publication dateApril 1923

"Post Office" is a Gujarati short story written by Indian writer Dhumketu (1892–1965). It was first published in 1923 and is considered Dhumketu's most famous and frequently anthologized short story. The story is about a father's affection for his daughter, and the apathetic bureaucracy of the local post office. It is notable for its description, narrative, and dialogues.