{"product_id":"bharatendu-harishchandra-makers-of-indian-literature","title":"Bharatendu Harishchandra: Makers of Indian Literature","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"09cea85b-128b-440a-9774-a143ece53888\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:bc3f1cc6-9685-48e8-a3b1-35c7cf444bf1-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f5c9a05e-5242-4078-9814-f93085bb1fb4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eBook Details\u003cbr data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"15\"\u003e• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003cbr data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e• Author: Madan Gopal\u003cbr data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e• Pages: 42\u003cbr data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e• Edition: 1997\u003cbr data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"124\"\u003e• Cover: Paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e• ISBN: 8126001909\u003cbr data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e• Dimensions: 21.5 cm x 13.5 cm (8.4 x 5.4 inches)\u003cbr data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"219\"\u003e• Weight: 85 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003cbr data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eThis concise study presents the life and literary achievements of Bharatendu Harishchandra (1850–1885), widely regarded as the father of modern Hindi literature and one of the greatest Hindi writers after Tulsidas. Described by Grierson as one of the most celebrated native poets of his time, Bharatendu played a crucial role in popularizing vernacular literature and shaping the modern Hindi literary movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eRecognized as Hindi’s pioneer dramatist, he also made major contributions to early Hindi journalism. He emerged as one of the first notable Hindi writers of essays, travelogues, biographical sketches, and works dealing with history and antiquities. In addition to his literary prose, Bharatendu composed nearly 3000 devotional songs in a wide range of metres. He is also considered among the earliest poets to write in Khari Boli Hindi, which later became dominant over Brajbhasha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eDespite his short life of only thirty-four years, Bharatendu Harishchandra left a lasting impact on Hindi literature by initiating new literary trends and expanding the scope of modern Hindi writing. This book provides a sensitive and insightful account of his life, personality, and remarkable contributions. Written by Madan Gopal, a noted literary historian and author of Munshi Prem Chand: A Literary Biography, this work helps introduce Bharatendu Harishchandra and modern Hindi literature to English-speaking readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66516106379568,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_8126001909","price":15.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ide453.webp?v=1776143358","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bharatendu-harishchandra-makers-of-indian-literature","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}