Question

Explain the aspects of Premchand’s writing that make them special? (5 marks)
class 10th

Answer 1

It was with the writing of Premchand that the Hindi novel achieved excellence. He began writing in Urdu and then shifted to Hindi. Many critics think that his novel Sewasadan published in 1916, lifted the Hindi novel from the realm of fantasy, to a serious reflection on the lives of ordinary people and social issues.

Some of his famous novels are Rangabhoomi, Godan, Nirmala, Pratigya, Gaban, Karambhoomi, etc. His novels are filled with all kinds of powerful characters drawn from all levels of society. His writings covered corruption, child widowhood, dowry systems, feudal system, poverty, colonialism of our society etc.

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