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Number of Pages
216
Age Group
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Language
Hindi
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Book Summary
This is a collection of classic short stories from one of Indian literature's most celebrated voices. These tales carry enduring impact, having inspired film adaptations, stage performances, and widespread study in schools and universities across languages. The intended reader is adults and curious readers who value social realism, human drama, and timeless storytelling. The tone is thoughtful, compassionate, and quietly insightful.
The stories are presented as tightly crafted, standalone narratives that center on ordinary people facing moral dilemmas—from family duties to social justice—set against rural and urban backdrops. The reading experience is engaging through vivid scenes, restrained language, and universal themes that invite reflection without spoilers. Readers move through the collection by mood, setting, or the social questions each tale raises.
After finishing, readers gain deeper empathy and cultural insight, plus a clearer lens on social realism that transcends time. The collection leaves a lasting impression of resilience, dignity, and the power of everyday choices.
Product Details
Author
Premchand
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
216
Language
Hindi
SKU
9780143468240
ISBN
9780143468240
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.4x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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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.