The Thakur's Well by Premchand

The Thakur’s Well by Munshi Premchand

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The Thakur's Well by Premchand

Short stories by premchand

The Thakur’s Well

A short story about caste discrimination, segregation, and gender inequality.

Gangi, a ‘low caste’ woman, is denied access to the community well owned by the ‘high caste’ Thakur.

To comfort her ailing husband, Gangi risks life and limb when she attempts to draw water from the Thakur’s well.

A short story about caste discrimination, segregation, and gender inequality.

An English language translation of Thakur Ka Kuaan by Munshi Premchand, the celebrated author of Indian classics such as Gaban, Godaan, and Nirmala.