First published in 1936, Godaan - Gift of a cow was the last complete novel by Munshi Premchand and is considered as one of the greatest novels in Hindi literature. Highlighting the socio-economic deprivation and exploitation of the village poor, it is a classic read. It was also translated into movie and TV series. The book is an amazing depiction of the values and systems of contemporary India and the masses of this vast land. A must read for the lovers of Hindi fiction.
