
The dreams, the disappointments, the hopes, the culture, the ills, the standards of the middle class society that was taking shape and striving hard to survive amidst the changes brought about by the progressiveness that was promised by the political scenario in the country become centre stage in the story. Written in the backdrop of the political and social upheavels in the newly established Independent India, the story of the novel revolves around the middle class of the country. The novel ‘Gunahon Ka Devta’ was first published in 1949 by Bharatiya Jnanpith. He was the editor of the highly reputed literary magazine ‘Dharamyug’.ĭharamvir Bharti’s notable works include - Saans Ki kalam Se, Meri Vaani, Gairik Vasna, Kanupriya, Saat Geet- Varsh, Thanda Loha, Sapna Abhi Bhi, Suraj Ka Saatvan Ghoda, Band Gali Ka Aakhri Makaan, Pashyanti, Kehni Ankehni, Shabdita, Andha Yug, Maanav Mulya Aur Sahitya and Gunahon Ka Devta.ĭharamvir Bharti was honoured with Padma Bhushan and Vyasa Samman along with many National Awards. His poems, stories, novels, plays, essays, criticisms, translations and reportage have enriched Hindi Literature to such an extent that his name shines brightly as the landmark that every literature scholar looks upto and aspires and dreams of reading and comprehending his works as a rewarding experience in the journey of the literary world. Gunahon ka Devta, a novel by Dharamvir Bhartiĭharamvir Bharti (1926-1997) a famous writer who has richly contributed to Hindi Literature.
