By Premchand

'Premchand is India . . . If you haven’t read Premchand, you have missed out on a lot’ —The Hindu

Considered one of the greatest fiction writers in Hindi, Munshi Premchand (1880–1936) wrote over three hundred short stories, a dozen novels and two plays over a prolific career spanning three decades. Though best known for his stories exposing the horrors of poverty and social injustice, he wrote on a variety of themes with equal facility—romance, satire, social dramas, nationalist tales, and yarns steeped in folklore.
The Co-wife and Other Stories brings together twenty classic tales of Premchand which provide a glimpse of the author’s extraordinary range and diversity. While some cast a harrowing look at poverty, reflecting Premchand’s sympathy with the underdog, others expose human foibles without being judgmental and tackle gender politics in a humorous and ironic manner. This collection also includes an imaginative foray into historical fiction, a nostalgic look at childhood, a comic exploration of the theme of women’s autonomy, and stories that reveal the writer’s profound empathy with animals.

Published Date: 13/05/2008 Format: PaperBack ISBN: 0-14-310172-2 Publisher: Penguin India No of Pages: 275 Rating: Retail price: Indian Rs. 595.00 (Rs. 1,190.00) Our price: Rs. 595.00 You Save: Rs. 595.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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