PREMCHAND’S LIFE AND LITERARY WORKS: A REVIEW

Premchand is widely celebrated as a pioneer of realist thought in Indian
literature. His entry into Hindi novel writing heralded a transformative
phase, often referred to as the ‘Premchand Era’ or the ‘Development
Period of Hindi Novel Literature.’ Although he passed away nearly 87
years ago, his literary legacy continues to resonate in the hearts of readers.
This research aims to explore the themes surrounding Premchand’s life
and his literary contributions, while also examining the perspectives of
various scholars and critics on his work. Based on secondary sources,
the study employs descriptive and analytical approaches, with a primary
focus on textual analysis.