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• Srikant - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) Hindi translation of a Bangla classic by one of its famous fiction writer.

• Biraaj Bahu (HINDI) Hindi translation of original Bangla novel by a legendary fiction writer. This book also includes his novelette Koreil.

• Chandranath (HINDI) Hindi translation of original Bangla novel by a legendary writer. This book also includes his first short story titled Mandir as also one another story.

• Doraahaa - A Set of Two Novels (HINDI) Hindi translation of two original Bangla novels - Navvidhan & Jagran - by legendary fiction writer, known for his insightful depiction of human dilemmas.

• Dutta (Hindi) A Hindi translation of original Bangla novel by a legendary writer known for his deep understanding of human emotions and behavior.

Premchand is a pioneering figure in Modern Hindi literature. One of the initiators of realism in Indian fiction, his reformist stories on the evils of contemporary society proved very popular in his time. Today, his novels and short stories dealing with the quotidian lives of everyday heroes have attained the status of classics. As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand deserves to be much better known outside his regional milieu; this felicitous translation will enable many readers to appreciate him for themselves.

• Godaan (HINDI) An elegantly produced hardback edition of a famous classic by one of he greatest fiction writer of India.

• Gaban (HINDI) An elegantly produced hardback edition of a famous classic by one of the greatest fiction writer of India.

• Twenty Four Stories By Premchand This book presents English translation of twenty four stories which have been chosen from the eight volumes of Premchand’s collected stories titled Manasarovar.

• Rang Bhoomi ( HINDI) A novel of exceptional merit by one of India's greatest story-teller.

• Nirmala - Delux Edition (HINDI) Famous novel by well-known story-teller of India with an introduction by his son Amrit Rai.

• Gaban - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A paperback edition in Deluxe binding. Gaban, a famous novel of Premchand, is a classic masterpiece. .

• Godaan (HINDI) A popular Novel by Hindi's foremost writer, Godaan has been translated into many languages.

• Kulliyat -e-Premchand: Volume 19 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are now being published in Urdu in 24 volumes, revised from earlier planned 22. This book, an omnibus collection, contains his writings translated from other languages.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 24 (URDU)

As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are now being published in Urdu in 24 volumes, revised from earlier planned 22. This book, is an omnibus collection of his Fictional and non-fiction writings, essays, reportage, reminences etc.

• Premchand Ki Sumpurna Kahaniyan (HINDI) Here for the first time is a volume which carries all short stories penned by India's most famous storyteller.

• Premchand Ki Sumpurna Kahaniyan - 2 Volume Set (HINDI) This set of 2 books is a complete record of all the short stories written by India's famous storyteller.

• Mansarovar: Part I - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part II - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarover: Part III - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part IV - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) .A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part V - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part VI - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part VII - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Mansarovar: Part VIII - Deluxe Edition (HINDI) A part of 8-volume series, this edition features short fiction by India's foremost storyteller who pioneered a new direction in Hindi literature.

• Godan - Deluxe Edition Godan, Premchand’s last completed novel is considered his best work. It is the most realistic interpretation of Indian village society, the backbone of India. It is a story of changing people, hungry and semi-starved, yet hopeful and optimistic, in the truest spirit of the age it represents.

• Premchand Rachana Sanchayan (HINDI) This selection from the writings of Premchand has been edited by a well known author who is also an authority on Premchand's works. An outstanding publication representing a literary giant of our times.

• Nirmala First published in 1928, this poignant novel by Premchand is a classic text of the woman as victim. Young and vulnerable, Nirmala is married off to an elderly widower by her mother who cannot afford to pay a dowry for her. A forbidden relationship between the young bride and one of her three stepsons seems inevitable.

• Widows, Wives and other Heroines This very reliable translation by David Rubin will enable readers not conversant in Hindi to sample some of Premchand's best stories. This collection contains 12 best stories of Premchand, and with one exception, have women as their central characters. And for the most part, the particular virtues he felt they embody.

• Gaban - The Stolen Jewels Ramnath, the morally weak but physically charming son of a poor but honest government clerk in Allahabad, marries the beautiful Jalpa. Her passion for jewellery, inculcated from early childhood, involves her husband in increasingly complex financial and personal relationships, and eventually leads to his apparent disgrace, and his flight from home.

• Barhe Babu and Other Stories (HINDI) A selective collection of nineteen stories by India's foremost author who blazed a new trail in fiction writing in Hindi and Urdu.

• Duniya Ka Sabse Anmol Ratan and Other Stories (HINDI) A selective collection of eighteen short stories by India's foremost fiction writer.

• Gaban (HINDI) A reprint of a famous novel by master story-teller of Hindi fiction.

• Karbala (Hindi) A gripping play by renowned Hindi writer.

• Vardan (HINDI) A collection of short stories by India's well known story-teller.

• Namak Ka Daroga and other Stories (Hindi) A collection of nineteen stories by India's foremost story-teller.

• Panch Parmeshwar and other Stories (Hindi)

A collection of short stories by India's foremost story-teller.

• Sangram & Prem Ke Vedi (HINDI) Two plays by a well-known and popular writer.

• Shatrang Ke Khilari and other Stories (Hindi) A collection of short stories by a pioneering writer of modern India.

• Karam Bhumi (HINDI) A novel in the backdrop of freedom struggle by a towering Hindi writer.

• Premchand ki Sarvshresth Kahaniyan (HINDI) This volume carries 18 outstanding stories of Premchand.

• Mansarovar Vol. 1 (HINDI) Stories written By Premchand have been collected in 8 volumes titled Mansarover. This book is the first in the series.

• Kafan (HINDI) A collection of 14 stories by Premchand, a great story teller of Hindi literature.

• Nirmala (HINDI) A heart rending tale from the pen of India's popular Hindi writer.

• Pratigya (HINDI) A famous novel narrating the trials and tribulations of a Widow from India's foremost Hindi writer.

• Mansarovar Vol. 8 (HINDI) Mansarovar is a collected works of stories written by Prem Chand. This book is the concluding part of 8 volume serial.

• Godaan (HINDI) A popular Novel by Hindi's foremost writer, Godaan has been translated into many languages.

• Kaya Kalap (HINDI) A novel of thoughtful sensitivity by inimitable Premchand, one of the greatest Hindi writers.

• Godaan A masterpiece of peasant India, Godaan, Premchand’s last completed novel, is considered his best work. It is the story of a changing people, hungry and semi-starved, yet hopeful and optimistic, in the truest spirit of the age it represents. No Indian should miss this last masterpiece of Premchand, says Media

• Mansarovar Vol. 2 (HINDI) A collection of 26 short stories by Doyen of Hindi fiction Premchand. His short stories have now appeared in 8 volumes.

• Mansarovar Vol. 4 (HINDI) A collection of 20 short stories of Premchand

• Mansarovar Vol. 6 (HINDI) This collection carries 20 short stories of Premchand

• Mansarovar Vol. 7 (HINDI) A collection of 23 short stories of Premchand

• Stories from Premchand Specially translated and designed, this collection will help introduce young adults to human stories about India and its rural environment.

• Sevasadan One of Premchand’s most successful Hindi novels, Sevasadan is a bold statement on the political and religious debates about marriage, sexuality, and prostitution, at a time when Indian Women were being held up as standard-bearers of a nation in chains. A hugely popular novel, Sevasadan went through several editions after its first publication in 1918. It was made into a film in 1938 with M S Subbulakshmi in the lead role.

• Nirmala Now issued in paper back edition, this poignant novel by Premchand is a classic text of the woman as victim. Alok Rai's skilful translation, with a Foreword, and Afterword enables a new generation of readers to have an insight into the prehistory of 'feminist' thinking in India.

• Pariksha and other Stories - Set of 3 books (HINDI) This set of books introduces teenagers learning Hindi to India's master storyteller , whose stories are both thoughtful and humane.

Included in this set are following titles:

• Mandir - Set of 3 books (HINDI) A set of 3 books in an easy-to-read bold type for children written by famous fiction writer. The set includes titles: Mandir, Jungle ki Kahaniyan and Id ka Tyohar.

• Narak ka Marg and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 19 short stories by world famous Hindi fiction writer.

• The Oxford India Premchand - An Omnibus This omnibus brings together a range of his short stories, a genre he pioneered in Hindi literature, and two of his women-centric novels. Also included is an essay by Premchand on the aim of literature, translated especially for this volume. It is a delightful book for avid readers of Premchand and for enthusiasts of Indian literature and culture.

• Gulli-Danda and other stories - Set of 3 Volumes (HINDI) This set of books introduces young readers learning Hindi to India's master story-teller, whose stories are both thoughtful and humane.

• Ramlila and other stories - A Set of 3 books (HINDI) This set of books introduces young readers learning Hindi to India's master story-teller, whose stories are both thoughtful and humane.

• Shatranj ke Khilari and other stories- A Set of 3 Volumes (HINDI) This set of books introduces young readers learning Hindi to India's master story-teller, whose stories are both thoughtful and humane.

• Panch Parmeshwar and Other Stories A set of 3 books (HINDI) This set of books introduces young readers learning Hindi to India's master story-teller, whose stories are both thoughtful and humane.

• Prema and Hamkhurma O Hamsavab (HINDI)

This volume carries two novels of world-famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Mandir aur Masjid and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 19 select short stories by one of the greatest fiction writer in Hindi.

• Roothi Rani and Asrare Maabi (HINDI) This volume carries two novels of world famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Boorhi Kaki & Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 17 short stories by world-famous fiction writer who blazed a new trail in Hindi literature.

• Namak Ka Dargo - Set of 3 books (HINDI) A set of 3 books with stories in easy-to-read bold type for children by famous fiction writer. The set includes titles: Namak ka Daroga, Id ka Tyohar and Pariksha.

• Sohag ka Shav and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 12 short stories by world-famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Do Bailon Ki Katha and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 17 select short stories by world-famous Hindi writer, whose fiction blazed a new trail in Hindi literature.

• Mantra and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 15 short stories by one of the greatest fiction writer in Hindi.

• Sadgati and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 15 short stories from world-famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Poos ki Raat and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 15 short stories by world famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Do Bhai and Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of 13 shot stories by famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 21 As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. His translated works are being published in 2 volumes. This is the first

in the series.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 1 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in 22 volumes. This book is the first in this series and features his 4 novels, published under his name as Nawab Rai.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 2 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in 22 volumes. This book is the Second in this series and features his novel Baazar-e-Husan published in 1921.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 3 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in 22 volumes. This book is the third in this series and features his novel Gosha Haafiyaat, later published in Hindi translation as Prem Ashram.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 4 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in 22 volumes. This book is the fourth in this series and features his novel Chogan Hasti which was his last novel in Urdu, and translated as Rang Bhumi in Hindi.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 5 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book is the fifth in this series and features his novel Kaya Kalap which was later published in Urdu under the title Purdah Mijaz.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 6 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book is the sixth in this series and features his two Hindi novels Nirmala and Gaban which were later translated by him into Urdu.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 7 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had

pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book is the seventh in this series and features his Hindi novel Karam Bhumi which was later published in Urdu translation under the title Maidan-e-Amal.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 8 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book is the Eighth in this series and features his last two Hindi novel Godaan and Mangal Sutra.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: 8-Vol. Set of Complete Novels (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This set of 8 volumes carries all his novels written in Urdu /Hindi and translated vice-versa.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 9 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, nineth in the series, is a collection of his fifty short stories, written during 1908-1914.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 10 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, tenth in the series, is a collection of his fifty short stories, published in 1918.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 11 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, Eleventh in the series, is a collection of his fifty short stories.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 12 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, twelveth in the series, is a collection of his fifty short stories.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 13 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, thirteenth in the series, is a collection of his fifty short

stories.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 14 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, fourteenth in the series, is a collection of his fifty one short stories.

• Kulliyat- e- Premchand: Volume 15 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, fifteenth in the series, is a collection of four plays written by him.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 17 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, seventeeth in the series, is a collection of 690 letters he wrote during 1905-1936.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 16 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, sixteenth in the series, is a collection of four plays written by him.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: 6-Volume Set of Complete Stories (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This set of 6 books contains a complete selection of 301 short stories written by him.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: 2-Volume set of complete Plays (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This set of 2 books is a complete collection of the plays written by him.

• Kulliyat -e- Premchand: Volume 20 (URDU) As the greatest Hindi and Urdu writer of pre-independence India, Premchand had pioneered modern Hindi literature. His collected works are being published in Urdu in 22 volumes. This book, is an omnibus collection of his essays, reflections, travelogues, and assorted writings.

• Kayakalp - A Novel (HINDI) This modern classic is a significant novel of human emotions by India's well-known fiction writer.

• Gaban - The Stolen Jewels Now in paperback edition, Gaban, first published in 1931, five years before Premchand's death, gives us a fascinating glimpse of north Indian society, and especially of the author's own Kayasth community.

• Premchand ki Sarvashresht Kahaniyan (HINDI) A selection of forty-four short stories by a famous writer of India.

• Nirmala (HINDI) An engrossing novel from India's famous fiction writer.

• Rang Bhoomi (HINDI) A classic novel from a renowned story-teller.

• Selected Short Stories by Premchand Premchand is the most acclaimed writer of the century in Hindi. What distinguishes his writings is that in them we feel the temp of times in which he lived. Usually he catches our attention by a few striking phrases and straightaway plunges into action.

The stories

• Vardan (HINDI) A classic novel by famous Hindi fiction writer Premchand.

• Sabse Bada Tirath - Set of 3 books (HINDI) A set of three books of stories adapted for children written by famous fiction writer . The set includes books titled: Sabse Bada Tirtath, Ramlila and Budhi Kaki

• Sewa Sadan (HINDI)

A novel by world-famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Premchand ki Mashhoor Kahaniyan (HINDI) A collection of select 12 popular short stories by famous Hindi fiction writer.

• Godaan - The Gift of a Cow An engaging introduction to India before Independence, Godaan written by India's most celebrated Hindi writer Premchand is at once village ethnography, moving human document, and insightful colonial history. Out of print for many years, this translation with a new introduction by Vasudha Dalmia is regarded as a classic in itself.

• Premchand Ki 75 Lokpriye Kahaniyan (HINDI) This anthology of 75 representative stories in one volume captures the genius of famous writer.

• Gulli - Danda (HINDI) A famous tale written by India's foremost writer Premchand.

• The Illustrated Premchand - Selected Short Stories Munshi Premchand needs no introduction. In this collection, twelve stories from his

oeuvre, carefully adapted and specially illustrated keeping young readers in mind, offer a vivid glimpse of life in the villages and small towns of north India. Each story is unique in its own way.

• Mansarovar Vol. 3 (HINDI) Collection of 32 short stories by master story-teller Premchand

• Mansarovar Vol. 5 (HINDI) This volume features 24 short stories of Premchand.

• Rani Sarandha & Other Stories (HINDI) A collection of twelve outstanding stories from one of India's foremost fiction writer.

• My Life and Times: Prem chand - An Autobiographical Narrative A unique autobiography of one of the greatest storytellers of our times, Munshi Premchand, recreated from his works by the man regarded as Premchand’s Boswell, Madan Gopal.

• The Second Wife An English translation of Premchand's well-known novel Nirmala. Charming and cultivated, Nirmala’s only sin is her failure to get a husband who would accept her

without a dowry. She is married off to a widower. The realistic dramatization of the family events is peculiarly Indian, but based on universal human experience, transcending geographical boundaries and barriers of culture.

• Karmabhumi In Karambhumi, Premchand explores the complex world of human relationships while firmly grounding his characters in the social and political realities of his times.

• Premchandgi Khangatlaba Angangi Wari (MANIPURI) This book carries Manipuri translation of Premchand's Hindi Stories for children selected by Amrit Rai. It has been translated by A Krishnamohan Sharma.

• Godanam (MALAYALAM) This book carries Malayalam translation of Hindi Classic Godan by noted Hindi novelist Premchand. It has been translated by E K Divakaran Potty.

• Premchand Ki Servshrashath Kahaniyan (HINDI) This book is a collection of best rated stories of famous fiction writer Munshi Prem Chand.

• How India Won Her Freedom (Set of 3 Illustrated Books) This set includes 3 illustrated books for children.

• The Great Stories of Munshi Premchand Premchand popularly known as Munshi Premchand was one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi literature. Histories vividly portrayed the social scenario of those times. Before Premchand, Hindi literature consisted mainly of fantasy or religious works. Premchand brought realism to Hindi literature. He wrote over 300 stories, a dozen novels and two plays.

• Sevasadan (GUJARATI) One of Premchand’s most successful Hindi novels, Sevasadan is a bold statement on the political and religious debates about marriage, sexuality, and prostitution, at a time when Indian Women were being held up as standard-bearers of a nation in chains. .

• Karmabhoomi Translated into English, this Premchand classic is now available in paperback edition as well. In Karmabhumi, Premchand explores the complex world of human relationships while firmly grounding his characters in the social and political realities of his times.

• Sevasadan Translated into English, this Premchand classic is now available in paperback edition as well.Premchand's first Hindi novel, Sevasadan is a bold statement on the political and religious debates about marriage, sexuality, and prostitution, at a time when Indian women were being held up as standard-bearers of a nation in chains.