Mangal’s mother is engaged as wet-nurse to the village landlord’s new-born son before being pushed out on account of her caste.

When fate leaves Mangal an orphan, he realises that survival comes at the cost of his dignity and humanity.

A short story about caste oppression and ostracism as seen through the eyes of a child.

An English language translation of Dudh ka Daam by Munshi Premchand, the celebrated author of Indian classics such as Gaban, Godaan, and Nirmala.