Gift of a cow: a translation of the classic Hindi novel, Godaan / by Premchand ; translated by Gordon C. Roadarmel; with introduction by Vasudha Dalmia

By:

Premchand

Contributor(s):

Roadarmel, Gordon C (Translator)

Language: English Publication details: Permanent Black, 2017 Ranikhet: Edition: 7th impressionDescription: xxviii, 442 pages ; 22 cmISBN:

9788178240404

Other title:

Godaan

Subject(s):

Hindi fiction

DDC classification:

891.4335 PRE

Summary: Premchand is the most famous Hindi novelist, and Godaan is Premchand’s most celebrated novel. Economic and social conflict in a north Indian village are brilliantly captured in the story of Hori, a poor farmer, and his family’s struggle for survival and self-respect. Hori does everything he can to fulfill his life’s desire: to own a cow, the peasant’s measure of wealth and well-being. Like many Hindus of his time, he believes that making the gift of a cow to a Brahman before he dies will help him achieve salvation. An engaging introduction to India before Independence, Godaan is at once village ethnography, moving human document, and insightful colonial history. Out of print for many years, this translation is regarded as a classic in itself.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 4TH FLOOR, B WING	891.4335 PRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	685311
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 4TH FLOOR, B WING	891.4335 PRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	685312

Premchand is the most famous Hindi novelist, and Godaan is Premchand’s most celebrated novel. Economic and social conflict in a north Indian village are brilliantly captured in the story of Hori, a poor farmer, and his family’s struggle for survival and self-respect. Hori does everything he can to fulfill his life’s desire: to own a cow, the peasant’s measure of wealth and well-being. Like many Hindus of his time, he believes that making the gift of a cow to a Brahman before he dies will help him achieve salvation. An engaging introduction to India before Independence, Godaan is at once village ethnography, moving human document, and insightful colonial history. Out of print for many years, this translation is regarded as a classic in itself.

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Gift of a cow: a translation of the classic Hindi novel, Godaan / by Premchand ; translated by Gordon C. Roadarmel; with introduction by Vasudha Dalmia

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