Divine Justice and The Tale Of Two Oxen: Classic Indian Stories

About the Book

TIMELESS STORIES BY LITERARY MAESTRO MUNSHI PREMCHAND COME ALIVE IN A CONTEMPORARY COMIC VERSION.

The Divine Justice (Khudai Fauzdar) explores the tangled dynamics of greed, power, morality and justice. The plot centres around Seth Nanakchand, a wealthy yet morally questionable man, who gets anxious after receiving threatening letters. Fearing for his fortune, which he realises may soon be targeted by dacoits, he and his wife worry about how to protect himself. In a twist of fate, divine justice is delivered in the form of three constables.

The Tale of Two Oxen (Do Bailon Ki Katha) explores the themes of resilience, loyalty and inner strength one garners in unlikely places and situations. Through the eyes of Heera and Moti, two oxen, who display a camaraderie and a deep connection to their roots, Premchand explores the bond between animals and humans, highlighting compassion and justice.

Rediscover the giants of Indian literature in a whole new way. These contemporary graphic narratives breathe new life into the great classics, bringing them alive in full colour with compelling visuals and a fresh format. A must-read for graphic novel enthusiasts and lovers of classic fiction.

About the Author

Dhanpat Rai Srivastava (1880 - 1936), better known as Munshi Premchand or Premchand was an Indian writer famous for his modern Hindi/Hindustani literature. Premchand was a pioneer of Hindi and Urdu social fiction. He was one of the first authors to write about caste hierarchies and the plight of women and labourers prevalent in the society. He is one of the most celebrated writers of the Indian subcontinent and is regarded as one of the foremost Hindi writers of the early twentieth century. He began writing under the pen name 'Nawab Rai', but subsequently switched to 'Premchand'. He published his first collection of five short stories in 1907 in a book called Soz-e-Watan (Voice of the Nation). His body of work include more than a dozen novels, around 300 short stories, several essays and translations of a number of foreign literary works into Hindi.