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7 results for “widow

Novels1927

Nirmala (निर्मला)

Nirmala (निर्मला) by Premchand is a tragic novel about a young woman forced to marry an older widower due to dowry, exposing the evils of the dowry system and mismatched marriages.

Short Stories1930

Bhoot (भूत)

Bhoot (भूत) by Premchand explores the haunting consequences of immoral desires when a widower develops inappropriate feelings for his adopted daughter.

Short Stories1930

Dhikkar (धिक्कार)

Dhikkar (धिक्कार) by Premchand is a tragic story of a young widow who faces relentless abuse from her family and ultimately chooses death over dishonor.

Short Stories1930

Shanti (शांति)

Shanti (शांति) by Premchand is a moving tale of a widow's quiet strength and dignity as she raises her daughter alone after her husband's death.

Short Stories1930

Swamini (स्वामिनी)

Swamini (स्वामिनी) by Premchand explores a widow's transformation as she becomes mistress of her household and discovers power.

Short Stories1925

Durga Ka Mandir (दुर्गा का मंदिर)

Durga Ka Mandir (दुर्गा का मंदिर) by Premchand explores social discrimination when a poor widow visits a temple with her daughter.

Short Stories1920

Beton Wali Vidhwa (बेटों वाली विधवा)

Beton Wali Vidhwa (बेटों वाली विधवा) by Premchand depicts a widow's tragic loss of authority despite having four capable sons.