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Hindi classic novel, Realist fiction Public Domain in the US

Godan (गोदान)

Name: Godan (गोदान)
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Author: Munshi Premchand

By Munshi Premchand

Munshi Premchand's magnum opus depicting the socioeconomic struggles, peasant resilience, and moral dignity of Hori Mahato in colonial North India.

Catalog ID premchand-godan

Language English

Archive Source Internet Archive

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About this Edition

Widely regarded as the greatest modern Hindi novel. Premchand portrays the trials of peasant life with profound empathy, rich social realism, and timeless humanity.

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Themes & Literary Context

As an enduring classic of Hindi classic novel, Realist fiction, Godan (गोदान) 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 Godan (गोदान) free to read online?

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