Story Book1923
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Prem Pachisi
प्रेम पचीसी
Munshi Premchand
lifetime editionFirst Published: 1923
Prem Pachisi
प्रेम पचीसी
Original Publisher / Pen Name: Saraswati Press, Banaras
A monumental two-volume historic anthology featuring 25 selected stories from Premchand’s early-to-mid writing career.
Key Themes:#Feudal Decadence#Psychological Realism#Old Age Woes#Social Satire
Historical Context & Background
Published in 1923 from Premchand’s newly founded Saraswati Press in Banaras. This collection consolidated his status as the literary voice of India, containing all-time classics like "Shatranj Ke Khiladi" and "Atmaram".
Literary Significance & Impact
Represented a high point in early 20th-century Hindi short stories, balancing deep character psychology with social satire on decadent feudal elites.
Stories Included (10)
Complete directory of short stories published in this volume:
#01Available Online
Shatranj Ke Khiladi
शतरंज के खिलाड़ी
#02Available Online
Atmaram
आत्माराम
#03Available Online
Budhi Kaki
बूढ़ी काकी
#04Available Online
Durga Ka Mandir
दुर्गा का मंदिर
#05Available Online
Sawa Ser Gehun
सवा सेर गेहूँ
#06Available Online
Bete Wali Widhwa
बेटे वाली विधवा
#07Archival Index
Grihadaha
गृहदाह
Archival Entry
#08Archival Index
Manorath
मनोरथ
Archival Entry
#09Available Online
Mantra
मंत्र
#10Archival Index
Vichakshan
विचक्षण
Archival Entry