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Godan
Godan | Munshi Premchand
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'Godan' is an epic in Hindi prose. It is the most famous work of Munshi Premchand. 'Godan' gives a vivid picture of the condition of Indian farmers during the author's lifetime. The novel is relevant today because the rural folks' problems still exist. Farmers have generally been exploited by money-lenders, government officials and superstitious community members. Hori, a well-off cultivator, suffers for his dependence on these exploiters. He works very hard, grows various crops, yet starves with his family because almost all his crops are given away to clear the creditor' dues. He efforts to protect his family dignity but fails because he was continuously exploited.
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Parvez
Godan | Munshi Premchand
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The story is set in a particular place and time, but touches on many themes and motives that are common to all human experience. A remarkable novel describing the dynamics of rural life in India, with the complexities of caste and class played out. Highly realistic story telling.👌👌👌👍👍👍🤘

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Parvez
Godan | Munshi Premchand
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Currently reading this masterpiece by one of India's genius writer.