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Gaban

The Stolen Jewels

translated by Christopher R. King

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Initial publish date
Aug 2002
Category
General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780195662634
    Publish Date
    Aug 2002
    List Price
    $24.50

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Description

Gaban, first published in 1931, five years before Premchand's death, gives us a fascinating glimpse of north Indian society, and especially of the author's own Kayasth community. But this novel also serves to put forth his own deeply-held views of the ills of that society - the insatiable love of its women for personal adornment, its failure to create fulfilling marriage relationships, and its moral corruption. This is a felicitous translation by Christopher R. King and will enable many readers to appreciate Premchand's important novel, available for the first time in English

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Contributor Notes

Christopher R. King is at University of Windsor.