The Gift of a Cow: A Translation of the Classic Hindi Novel Godaan

by Munshi Premchand

Book Overview

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. An engaging introduction to India before Independence, Godaan...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253215676
• ISBN13: 9780253215673
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Best Insight to Rural India's Problems

For those interested in the Indian Villages and the problems of the peasants this book is the best "relaxed" read.

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I thought this was an excellent book that helped construct a frame for me to begin to understand India. After travelling in the country recently, my memories of the book helped me put into perspective what I saw about the Indians, and the times I saw them taking advantage of each other. More importantly, the book described the search for dignity that people of all countries must share. It is a very complex country and I was glad I read this.