The central theme of Munshi Premchand’* novels was life in the villages as it then existed.
His works have a social purpose. They are intended to awaken the reader to the harsh realities of life in rural India.
His characters are not imaginary but lifted from real-life situations. His themes cover the curse of untouchability as practised, specially in rural India.
In addition, the problems of tenant farmers, the oppressive culture of the zamindars and the struggles of ordinary people have been highlighted in his works. He was in this sense a social reformer and a great novelist.
