Godan: A Novel of Peasant IndiaGodan is one of Premchand most famous novels. It has become a classic of Indian literature as it portrays the life of an Indian peasant in great depth and with a lot of sensitivity. It takes us deep inside the traditions, thoughts and travails of millions of Indian peasants. |
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