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480 pages • first pub 1936 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253215673
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Edition Pub Date: 20 September 2002
Ideal for readers seeking a profound exploration of human resilience and societal structures through a deeply human story set against the backdrop of pre-independence India.
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify Key Themes: The book deals with social conflict, survival, self-respect, and colonial history.
2. Determine Reader Appeal: Readers who want impactful narratives about societal issues and human struggles.
3. Connect to General Interests: Focus on societal structures and resilience without mentioning specific elements of the plot.
Description
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 surviv...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 100%
emotional: 100%
reflective: 100%
sad: 100%
challenging: 66%
hopeful: 66%
inspiring: 66%
adventurous: 33%
funny: 33%
informative: 33%
tense: 33%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, DeathMinor
Pregnancy, Alcohol
480 pages • first pub 1936 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780253215673
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Edition Pub Date: 20 September 2002
Ideal for readers seeking a profound exploration of human resilience and societal structures through a deeply human story set against the backdrop of pre-independence India.
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify Key Themes: The book deals with social conflict, survival, self-respect, and colonial history.
2. Determine Reader Appeal: Readers who want impactful narratives about societal issues and human struggles.
3. Connect to General Interests: Focus on societal structures and resilience without mentioning specific elements of the plot.
Description
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 surviv...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 100%
emotional: 100%
reflective: 100%
sad: 100%
challenging: 66%
hopeful: 66%
inspiring: 66%
adventurous: 33%
funny: 33%
informative: 33%
tense: 33%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, DeathMinor
Pregnancy, Alcohol