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Munshi Premchand, widely lauded as perhaps the greatest Hindi fiction writer of the twentieth century,wrote close to 300 short stories over the course of a prolific career spanning three decades. His range anddiversity were limitless as he tackled themes of romance and satire, gender politics and social inequality,with unmatched skill and compassion. Many of his stories powerfully invoke the countryside-its pastoralsplendour as well as its harsh realities-while others capture the hopes and anxieties that accompany life ina teeming city where the underdog and the exploiter are caught in an age-old conflict. By turns poignant,acerbic, comical and tragic, these tales offer a glimpse into the lives of people caught between a traditionalpast and the advent of modernity. For the first time ever, Penguin Classics brings together Premchand`sentire short-fiction oeuvre for the delight of the English-speaking world. Along with M. Asaduddin`silluminating introduction, this singular collection offers readers the chance to not only savour Premchand`sstories but also observe how his literary style evolved over the course of his career.
ISBN - 9780143441137
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Pages : 750
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