Premashram
Author: Premchand
Genre: Social Novel
Year: 2025 | Pages: 496 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 90051
Premashram is an epic of peasant life. It doesn't depict just one aspect of that life; it's like a vast river, in which, along with the main stream, the water from the surrounding drains, old, hollow trees uprooted, and the weeds of the fields also flow.
It has been written by breaking the normal rules of novel writing. Who is its hero, who is its heroine? Premchand made the peasants who performed forced labor, plowed the fields, and fought against the plague and the government the heroes.
Premchand takes us among the typical peasants. Beyond them, their fields and ponds, their wrestling arenas and Lavani-like thoughts, their superstitions and the restless sprouts of a new life - all this is alive in Premashram; history is living in its pages. Premchand shows the ancient traditions of farmers and also where their links are breaking.
Premchand's art lies in his ability to paint a picture of the transformed Indian farmer. The events are simple, but they reveal the old and newness of his characters, the characteristics that push them back and propel them forward. It's easy to draw a picture of a mountain, but difficult to depict the flow of a river
Mansarovar-Part 3
Series: Book 3 of 8
Author: Premchand
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2024 | Pages: 240 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 90041
Manasarovar is a masterpiece compilation of stories by the legendary Hindi-Urdu writer Premchand, curated by him into eight volumes. Renowned as one of the greatest works of Indian literature, this collection offers a profound glimpse into the lives, struggles, and aspirations of the people of northern India. With its compelling narrative style and keen social insights, Premchand's stories resonate deeply with readers, capturing both the complexity of human emotions and the harsh realities of life. Timeless in its relevance, Manasarovar remains a powerful reflection of the human spirit, continuing to captivate hearts with its heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking themes
Pratinidhi Kahaniyan - Mrinal Pande
Author: Pande, Mrinal
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2024 | Pages: 168 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87187
Short stories
Laptein
Author: Mudgal, Chitra
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2024 | Pages: 110 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87192
Short stories
Ek chithda sukh
Author: Verma, Nirmal
Genre: Social Novel
Year: 2024 | Pages: 206 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87199
'A Patchwork of Happiness' narrates the journey of individuals seeking happiness at their own pace - not rushing to attain it. The characters in this novel, displaced from various walks of life, harbor inner frustrations and yearn to infuse meaning into their existence.
They strive to discover themselves and achieve wholeness, collectively weaving a vibrant alternative reality where each person embraces their completeness and embarks on life not as a pursuit, but as a conquest
Hatheli Par Karn
Author: Nagdeve, Narendra
Genre: Religious
Year: 2025 | Pages: 176 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 90050
The mention of Karna, the epic hero of the Mahabharata, conjures up contradictory images. One Karna is at the pinnacle of charity and virtue, donating even his armor and earrings to Indra, while the other is complicit in the heinous act of disrobing in Duryodhana's court. The novel's narrator is Karna's childhood friend and well-wisher. He witnesses the humiliations of being a charioteer's son and his growth into a prodigious archer.
He isn't merely presenting Karna's biography, but rather, he bears the torment of his own inner self as he repeatedly deviates from his lofty ideals and falls into the abyss of degradation. Karna fearlessly lives his life, embracing both sin and virtue, until, on his deathbed, Lord Krishna himself faces the task of deciding which prevailed
Qila Kothi
Author: Srikumar, Rupa
Genre: Historical / Social Novel
Year: 2023 | Pages: 184 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87229
Dive into the intricacies of human flaws and the repercussions of pride-driven downfall.
Discover the amusing quirks of Nawab Sahib's peculiar hobbies, the harsh realities of dictatorship, and the suffering endured by innocent citizens.
Experience a compelling tale that balances moments of happiness with heart-wrenching cries.
Spotlighting themes of jealousy, spite, and the plight of those ensnared in power struggles.
Engage in a narrative that prompts reflection on the intricacies of human behavior and the delicate balance of societal dynamics
Atar
Author: Pratyaksha
Genre: Short Stories
Year: 2024 | Pages: 144 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87189
In their entirety, Pratyaksha's stories feel like the warm winter sunshine - they don't sting or cause irritation, but they fill the skin with warmth so thoroughly that you don't want to leave the open and go into the shade. Their warmth lingers for a long time, lingering far and wide. Whatever the characters' backgrounds, whatever the surroundings, she weaves together each story with such skill that, by the end, it becomes a work of embroidery, its every detail coming alive.
There's a special slowness to these stories, as she doesn't overlook even the smallest detail within the visible realm. Similarly, she conveys the characters' behavior and moods through words. Pratyaksha's patience for capturing the visible and invisible in its entirety is rarely found elsewhere
Ve log
Author: Lal, Sumati Saxena
Genre: Social Novel
Year: 2024 | Pages: 184 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87201
Social novel
Chaubis chhattis zero one
Author: Tak, Era
Genre: Humorous Fiction
Year: 2024 | Pages: 144 | Origin: IND | BA Seq Num: 87180
Humorous fiction.
Era Bhakuni Tak, recipient of the Stree Shakti Puraskar 2023, the Chandbardai Young Writer Award 2017, and the Proud Daughter of India 2017, is a writer, painter, and filmmaker. To date, she has published two short story collections, a novel, two audio novels, and three poetry collections. She has held ten solo exhibitions of her paintings and, as a filmmaker, has produced five short fiction films. She also writes screenplays for Bollywood and does freelance literary work
