| Publisher |
Westland Books |
| Publication Year |
2023 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789357767651 |
| ISBN-10 |
9357767657 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
394 Pages |
| Language |
(Hindi) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
22 X 14 X 1.5 |
| Weight (grms) |
289 |
ONE OF THE HIGHEST SELLING HINDI NOVELS OF ALL TIME
This novel by Premchand, considered the father of modern Hindi literature, was published in 1936. Its central theme is the deeply entrenched socio-economic disparity in Indian society. In this novel, through the eyes of an ordinary farmer called Hori, the entire village is vividly depicted. Hori wished to buy a cow which would improve his fortune. He managed to get one, but Hori's jealous brother killed the cow. After this, it was as if an avalanche of trouble struck Hori.
Godan is a ritual done before someone’s death as per Hindu custom. It is believed that by donating a cow to a Brahmin at the time of death, a person is forgiven all his sins and they smoothly cross over Vaitarini (the river of death) holding the cow’s tail. Was Hori able to do 'Godan' in his last moments?
Premchand
Premchand, an Indian writer (novel writer, story writer and dramatist), was born in the year 1880 at 31st of July in the Lamhi village (near Varanasi). He is the famous writer of the early 20th century. He got died at 8th of October in 1936 by serving the people with his great writings. The birth name of him is Dhanpat Rai Srivastav and pen name is Nawab Rai. He wrote his all writings with his pen name. Finally his name changed to the Munshi Premchand. His first name Munshi is an honorary prefix given by his lovers in the society because of his quality and effective writings. As a Hindi writer he wrote approximately dozen novels, 250 short stories, numerous essays and translations.
Premchand
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