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Dhanpat Rai Srivastava (31 July 1880 – 8 October 1936), better known as Munshi Premchand based on his pen name Premchand (pronounced [preːm t͡ʃənd̪] ⓘ), was an Indian writer famous for his modern Hindustani literature. Premchand was a pioneer of Hindi and Urdu social fiction.
Munshi Premchand has 649 books on Goodreads with 115630 ratings. Munshi Premchand’s most popular book is गोदान [Godaan].
Godaan ( Hindi: गोदान, gōdān, lit. 'Cow donation') is a famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand. It was first published in 1936 and is considered one of the greatest Hindi novels of modern Indian literature.
Mar 14, 2023 · The exploitation of the rural poor and peasantry is best portrayed in his novels and short stories through Rangbhumi (1925), Godan (1936), and many others. He was schooled in Urdu and Farsi, hence his early writings were in Urdu only.
Apr 10, 2024 · Munshi Premchand's classics provide not just a glimpse into the heart and soul of India, but also a global investigation of the human condition. His works push readers to consider morality, social fairness, and the underlying difficulties of life.
Jul 31, 2015 · Premchand's works are representative of the socio-economic conditions that prevailed during the nationalist movement. On his birth anniversary, here are some of his best works.
May 23, 2024 · Premchand (born July 31, 1880, Lamahi, near Varanasi, India—died October 8, 1936, Varanasi) was an Indian author of novels and short stories in Hindi and Urdu who pioneered in adapting Indian themes to Western literary styles. Premchand worked as a teacher until 1921, when he joined Mohandas K. Gandhi ’s Noncooperation Movement.
Jul 30, 2017 · 1. Karmabhoomi (1932) Set in 1930, this masterpiece by Premchand talks about the unity of Hindus and Muslim and their exploitation by the British which eventually resulted in partition much later. Karmabhoomi champions the cause of Gandhian theory of peace and ahimsa and talks social change, sacrifice, clash of ideology and nature of human beings.
Premchand is the most famous Hindi novelist and Godaan is Premchand’s most celebrated novel. Economic and social conflict in a north Indian village are brilliantly captured in the story of Hori, a poor farmer and his family’s struggle for survival and self-respect.
Premchand: A Bibliography. Keywords: Premchand- Bibliography Premchand (1881-1936)- Bibliography 20th Century- Bibliography Premchand Work. Publisher: The National Library, Kolkata Source: National Library of India, Kolkata Type: Bibliography Received From: National Library of India
