Premchand

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Art & Creativity

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1. When was Premchand born?July 31, 1880
2. Where was Premchand born?Lamahi, near Varanasi, India
3. What is the major works?Novels: 'Godan', 'Sevasadan', 'Nirmala'. Short Story Collections: 'Mansarovar'
4. Who was Premchand and why is he famous?Premchand was a writer from India who told stories about everyday people, especially in rural areas. He helped make modern Hindi books and is known as a storyteller of India.
5. What kind of stories did Premchand write?He wrote realistic stories about farmers, moneylenders, and the hardships of ordinary people. His books show how people lived in villages and towns.

Social Realism: An artistic movement that aims to depict contemporary life and society truthfully, focusing on social issues and the lives of ordinary people.
Colonial India: The period when India was under British rule, significantly influencing its social, political, and cultural landscape.
Agrarian Crisis: A severe problem affecting farming communities, often involving debt, poverty, and exploitation.