Gaban is a novel written by Premchand. 'Gaban' is Premchand's second
realistic novel after 'Nirmala'. Must say that this is the sequel to his
development. The basic theme of embezzlement is 'Influence of women on
husband's life'.
Gaban is a novel of Premchand dealing with a special concern. This topic
is the effect of wife's attachment to jewelry on husband's life. The
real depiction of the middle class wandering in the darkness of values
crumbling in embezzlement. He has made the story alive by presenting the
character of the police with a compromising and ambitious attitude and
impeccably.
In this novel, Premchand has seen the first women's problem in a broader
Indian perspective and has linked it to the then Indian independence
movement. It indicates a new direction for social life and fiction. This
novel explores the reality of life more deeply, breaks the illusion.
Gives new inspiration to the reader to explore new avenues.