Gaban: The Stolen Jewels

Gaban, first published in 1931, five years before Premchard's death, is the story of Ramanath, a morally weak but physically charming youth brought to near-disaster by his beautiful wife Jalpa's inordinate craving for jewelry. This is a felicitous translation by Christopher R King and will enable many readers to appreciate Premchand's important novel, available for the first time in English.

Literature & Fiction

PREMCHAND

King, Christopher R.

World Literature

Oxford University Press

<p>Premchand (1880-1936) was a pioneering figure in modern Hindi literature. This omnibus edition of his works gathers together two distinguished novels (Nirmala and Gaban) and two short-story collections (The World of Premchand and Widows, Wives and Other Heroines). It also includes an introduction by Premchand scholar Francesca Orsini.</p>

The Oxford India Premchand (Oxford India Collection)

Rubín, David

Rai, Alok

History & Criticism

Premchand is one of the most outstanding figures in twentieth-century Hindi literature. The inhumanity of caste hierarchies and the plight of women stirred his indignation and remained constant themes throughout his works. Of his many novels, Rangbhumi depicts most graphically the devastation of peasant society and agriculture under colonial rule.

Rangbhumi

Premchand, Munshi

British & Irish

<p>Kingsway is a never-quit blueprint from poverty to success told by Christopher R. King. This inspiring book illustrates his exciting rags to riches journey, through page-turning stories. A tenth-grade dropout, who was raised by a single mother, King didn't follow a typical path to his self-made achievements. He found business mentorship from unusual sources and became involved with the rapidly exploding hip-hop movement coming out of New York City. King, an ambitious entrepreneur, quickly moved from concert promotions to owning a nightclub; his successes include the creation of sold-out shows with artists like 50 Cent. After a tragic accident to a close friend, King gave up his bulletproof vest for a three-piece suit and went on to build a real estate empire all before the age of twenty-six. He shares detailed stories of the financial crash of 2008 and how he had to face adversity in order to once again build a second fortune. King shows us how his trials and failures became learning tools and showcases the mindset you need to get up and keep going. These intimate narratives further tell of how he created a variety of successful ventures; he cofounded an ultra-premium wine called King of Clubs with legendary Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi Jr. and then went on to build an Italian-made luxury accessories business with a roster of celebrity and A-list clients around the world. He is a different breed of entrepreneur and demonstrates that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. King's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at how, despite his lack of formal education and unassuming upbringing, he would discover his passion and calling, at the urging of close friend and business partner Rob Dyrdek. More than anything, King's pursuit of his ideals is rooted in a singular obsession, the quest for a return to the Art of the Gentleman. His story is both inspiring and entertaining.</p>

Kingsway: Remembering the Past, Defining the Future

Business & Money

Personal Finance

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