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The Gift of a Cow: A Translation of the Classic Hindi Novel Godaan
Premchand
Price
595.00
ISBN
9788178240404
Language
English
Pages
470
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
140 x 216 mm
Year of Publishing
2002
Territorial Rights
Restricted
Imprint
Permanent Black

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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. Hori does everything he can to fulfill his life’s desire: to own a cow, the peasant’s measure of wealth and well-being. Like many Hindus of his time, he believes that making the gift of a cow to a Brahman before he dies will help him achieve salvation. An engaging introduction to India before Independence, Godaan is at once village ethnography, moving human document, and insightful colonial history. Out of print for many years, this translation is regarded as a classic in itself.

Premchand Translated by Gordon C. Roadarmel With a new introduction by Vasudha Dalmia.
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