Godan

Godan, by Premchand, is a Hindi novel depicting the life of a poor Indian peasant named Hori. The story follows Hori’s struggle to acquire a cow, a symbol of wealth and status in rural India. Through vivid descriptions and poignant dialogue, Premchand paints a stark portrait of rural poverty and the exploitation of the peasantry. Godan is considered a masterpiece of Indian literature and a powerful social commentary on the plight of the rural poor.