Question

briefly explain the theme of the novel 'godan' written by munshi premchand

Answer 1

The novel Godaan by Premchand was first published in 1936. It has been revered as one of the greatest Hindi novels of Indian literature. The theme that surrounds the novel is of:

the socio-economic deprivation

the exploitation of the rural poor,

the caste segregation 

impact of industrialisation on the various sections of Indian community.

The varied concept of dharma as held by different people.

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