Godaan (गोदान) is a classic Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand, first published inThe novel is considered one of the greatest Hindustani novels of modern Indian literature, themed around the socio-economic deprivation and exploitation of the village poor. It tells the story of Hori Mahato, a poor peasant who has a deep desire to have a cow, just like millions of other peasants. Hori's journey to fulfill his dream and the various obstacles he faces along the way is the crux of the story. The novel is a portrayal of the rural society of India, and the characters represent different sections of Indian community. It was translated into English in 1957 and 1968, and later adapted into a Hindi film in 1963 and a TV series inThis novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.