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Hindi social novel, Realist drama Public Domain in the US

Gaban (गबन)

Name: Gaban (गबन)
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Author: Munshi Premchand

By Munshi Premchand

Premchand's classic novel examining moral temptation, middle-class social pressure, and redemption through Ramanath and Jalpa in colonial Allahabad.

Catalog ID premchand-gaban

Language English

Archive Source Internet Archive

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About this Edition

A compelling psychological drama that explores how false pride and societal expectations lead to embezzlement, and how courage and moral renewal restore human dignity.

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Themes & Literary Context

As an enduring classic of Hindi social novel, Realist drama, Gaban (गबन) explores core human themes of identity, morality, and social change. This verified public domain edition preserves the complete original text with in-browser privacy and full offline access.

Estimated Length approx. 65,000 words

Est. Reading Time 5 hours

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Is Gaban (गबन) free to read online?

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Does this edition contain the complete, unabridged text?

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