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  • One December Night: Poos Ki Raat

    One December Night by Munshi Premchand

    To guard his crop, a poor farmer spends winter nights in the pasture, with only his dog and the bitter cold for company. An English language translation of Poos Ki Raat, a short story by Munshi Premchand.

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  • Short Stories by Premchand: Vol II

    Short Stories by Premchand: Vol II, Books 6-10

    A collection of short stories by Premchand featuring ‘The Shroud’, ‘A Tale of Two Oxen’, and more. Translated into English.

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  • A Tale of Two Oxen

    A Tale of Two Oxen by Munshi Premchand

    A short story about society’s attitude towards, and treatment of, farm animals. A Tale of Two Oxen is an English language translation of ‘Do Bailon Ki Katha’ by Munshi Premchand.

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  • Two Brothers by Munshi Premchand

    Two Brothers by Munshi Premchand

    Life leads Kedar and Madhav down different paths, breeding envy and resentment between the two brothers. A short story about brotherhood. An English language translation of Do Bhai by Munshi Premchand.

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  • The Resignation by Munshi Premchand

    The Resignation by Munshi Premchand

    Ill-treated by his employer, a timid office clerk resigns in protest. A short story about workplace respect. An English language translation of ‘Istifa’ by Munshi Premchand.

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  • The Theft by Munshi Premchand

    The Theft by Munshi Premchand

    A nostalgic retelling of a childhood folly. An English language translation of ‘Chori’, a short story by Munshi Premchand.

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