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Number of Pages
208
Age Group
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Language
Hindi
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Book Summary
This is a collection of powerful short stories rooted in social realism. It centers on caste discrimination and the resilience of human dignity, told through compassionate, character-driven narratives. The intended reader includes adults and students of classic literature who value social justice and thoughtful storytelling. The tone is earnest, reflective, and hopeful, inviting readers to see ordinary lives through the lens of dignity and reform.
The stories unfold in clear, accessible prose and are deeply anchored in everyday life. Each tale follows ordinary villagers and townspeople as they confront rigid norms and the consequences of prejudice, revealing moments of courage, loss, and quiet dignity. The collection pairs poignant scenes with moral questions, encouraging readers to reflect and discuss long after the last page.
Readers can move through the book with short, self-contained narratives that fit into a single sitting or into guided discussion. The themes are timeless yet historically rooted, offering practical lessons in empathy, social awareness, and civic responsibility.
After reading, you gain a deeper understanding of the human costs of prejudice, a strengthened sense of compassion, and motivation to engage with literature that questions norms. The collection leaves a lasting impression by showing how powerful storytelling can illuminate injustice and inspire thoughts about community, fairness, and change.
Product Details
Author
Premchand
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
208
Language
Hindi
SKU
9780143477167
ISBN
9780143477167
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.