PREMCHAND, 1880 to 1936
Premchand
Indian writer of Hindi and Urdu fiction (1880–1936); pioneer of social realism in Hindustani literature.
- Books
- 5
- Editions tracked
- 7
- First editions
- 2
- Nationality
- British Raj
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Premchand books in order
In publication order
- 1The Gift of a Cow1936
- 2Nirmalā1944
- 3Short Stories1946
- 4The World of Premchand1969
- 5Godan1972
First editions, year by year
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Premchand's books in?
In publication order they begin with The Gift of a Cow (1936), then Nirmalā (1944) and Short Stories (1946). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Premchand's first book?
The earliest book we list is The Gift of a Cow, first published in 1936.
When was Premchand born?
Premchand was born in 1880 and died in 1936.
How many Premchand books does MyVolumes track?
We track 5 books by Premchand across 7 editions, 2 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Premchand book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.