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Book Summary
An English-language collection of classic short stories from a towering figure in 20th-century Indian fiction. The stories explore rural life and urban change, romance and social critique, gender politics, and inequality, all rendered with warmth and sharp social insight. The intended reader is adult readers and students of world literature who appreciate humane storytelling and cultural context. The tone is compassionate, often witty, and quietly provocative, inviting reflection on how ordinary lives intersect with larger social forces.
Presented as a story-led anthology with an insightful introduction and notes explaining publication history and the differences between Hindi and Urdu versions, plus a definitive chronology. The reading experience is engaging and varied: concise narratives, long-form tales, and a spectrum of moods—from tender and hopeful to satirical and tragic. Readers move through the collection as through a panorama of human experience, encountering characters whose choices illuminate resilience, aspiration, and social constraint.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for a vital literary tradition, enhanced empathy, and a broadened perspective on society. The collection offers a lasting reading experience that sparks curiosity and invites ongoing exploration of human resilience.
Product Details
Author
Premchand
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
848
Language
English
SKU
9780143441281
ISBN
9780143441281
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 999
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Born Dhanpat Rai Shrivastava On 31 July 1880 In Lamhi Village Near Varanasi, India, Munshi Premchand Began His Writing Career In 1901. His First Short Novel, Asrar E Ma’Abid (Secrets Of God’S Abode), Written In Urdu Was Published In A Weekly Between 8 October 1903 To February 1905. He Wrote On A Variety Of Topics Including Prostitution, Poverty, Dowry, Child Widowhood, And Feudal System, Using His Works As A Vehicle For Arousing Public Awareness. He Was The First Hindi Author Whose Works Featured Social Realism. Premchand Has Penned Down Hundreds Of Short Stories, More Than A Dozen Novels, Plays, And Several Critical Essays. His Most Celebrated Works Include Vardaan (1912), Seva Sadan (1918), Premashram (1922), Rangbhoomi (1925), Nirmala (1927), Pratigya (1927), Gaban (1931), Karmabhoomi (1932), Godaan (1936). Premchand Breathed His Last On 8 October 1936. One Of The Most Influential Writers Of Indian Literature, His Works Continue To Remain Popular And Are Translated In Various Foreign Languages Across The World.