Who wrote novel Pariksha-Guru ? Explain two features of it.
(1) The first proper modern novel in Hindi was Pariksha-Guru’ published in 1882. (2) It was written by Srinivas Das of Delhi. (3) The characteristics of the novel are as mentioned below : It reflects the inner and outer world of the newly emerging middle classes. The characters are caught in the difficulty of adopting to colonised society and at the same time preserving their own cultural identity. The world of colonial modernity seems to be both frightening and irresistible to the characters. The novel tries to teach the reader the ‘right way’ to live and expects all ‘sensible men’ to be worldly-wise and practical. It expects them to remain rooted in the values of their own tradition and culture and to live with dignity and honour.
