Munshi Premchand

Premchand is one of the greatest Hindustani writers of the modern era. He wrote in both Hindi and Urdu. Credited with being the first writer to introduce realism in Hindi literature, he wrote several novels and short stories which portrayed the lives and struggles of the lower, middle and working classes. His works, which include canonical works of Indian literature like Idgah, Karmabhoomi and Godaan, have been adapted across several mediums. He was born on 31st July, 1880 and passed away on 8th October, 1936. Read more about his life and work here.

 

Stories by the author:

A Reflection of His Age: Munshi Premchand on the True Purpose of Literature