Usha Priyamvada’s 1961 novel opens with Sushma, the protagonist who is an independent and self-reliant woman, embodying the spirit of modernity and resilience. Newly assigned to look into the welfare of the girls as a hostel warden, she faces the challenges of her new role with determination and grace. While she is a reputed teacherContinue reading “Pachpan Khambhe, Lal Deewarein – A Book Review”
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Kafan – a Book Review
KAFAN Author: Premchand Genre: Classic, Literary Fiction No. of pages: 6 Publication year: 1936 The term Kafan is a Hindi word for a shroud. Written by Premchand, one of the greatest Indian litterateurs, Kafan starts with the story of a father-son duo, Ghisu and Madhav, who belonged to the Chamars, considered a lower caste “untouchables”Continue reading “Kafan – a Book Review”
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