A WELL-CURATED SELECTION OF PREMCHAND’S SHORT STORIES. Premchand's stories address the concerns of the lower and middle classes of Indian society. His writing is known for its faithful depiction of the social-reform movements, freedom struggle and progressive movements that occurred in his time. Premchand remains as relevant today as he was a century ago. It is necessary to read him to understand India and its complex social fabric. In his writings, one gets to see the many Indias that exist within our country.