Munshi Premchand
Indian novelist and short-story writer in Hindi and Urdu, a leading figure of modern Indian literature; author of works such as Godaan, Kafan, Nirmala, and many short stories, writing under the pen name Premchand.
Books
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1. Karmabhumi )
Set in early 20th-century India, the novel follows an idealistic young man who returns to public life determined to work for social reform and is forced to confront entrenched caste hierarchy, landlord exploitation, poverty and communal tensions; through his involvement with peasants, workers and marginalized women, and through painful moral choices and personal sacrifices, the story traces the clash between lofty ideals and harsh social realities and argues for sustained, collective action and practical compassion as the basis for genuine change.
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2. Pratigya
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