Remembering Premchand: His all time best novels
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.
Munshi Premchand is to India what Charles Dickens is to England and Leo Tolstoy for Russia are. He is famous for his modern Hindustani literature and is one of the most celebrated writers of the early 20th century.
Premchand's works are representative of the socio-economic conditions that prevailed during the nationalist movement. He used his ability of smart articulation to talk about issues like prostitution, feudal system and widow remarriage.
On his birth anniversary, here are some of his best works -
1. Godaan
Godaan brings out the class struggle prevalent during his time and the meager conditions of the poor villages during the British era. The novel was adapted for film and television as well.
2. Pratigya
It is said that Premchand found his way to a balanced and realistic level and the capability to hold his readers with Pratigya, a novel which deals with the issue of widow remarriage. Published in 1927, Pratigya means The Vow.
3. Nirmala or Idaara-e-Furoogh
This novel talks about the then common issue of marriage between two individuals having a large age difference. The novel highlights the issues pertaining to the dowry system in India.
4. Gaban
One of the most popular novels of Premchand, Gaban, is set in the pre-independent India. The novel is an account of the socio-economic conditions of that time and the simple living conditions of the North Indian society.
5. Shatranj Ke Khiladi
The novels which revolves around two idle aristocrats who are addicted to playing chess and die a tragic death by killing each other. Satyaji Ray directed a movie based on this novel.