Who Is the Author of the Novel Godaan?

The image portrays a surreal, dreamlike scene where a large open book rests on the ground, its pages transforming into a glowing, mystical landscape. At the center stands a small silhouette of a person, gazing into a bright, magical world that emerges from the book—complete with mountains, stars, and swirling light. Soft clouds surround the scene, adding to the fantasy-like atmosphere, symbolizing imagination, exploration, and the limitless power of stories.

The image shows a printed page from a Hindi poetry book, marked with the page number 119 at the top, surrounded by a decorative floral border. Below the page number, a stanza from the famous work “Madhushala” by Harivansh Rai Bachchan is printed in clean Devanagari script.

The verse reflects themes of life, introspection, and the symbolism of the tavern (madhushala). The page layout is simple and elegant, capturing the classic feel of a traditional Hindi literary text.

The image features an illustrated portrait of a man with calm and expressive facial features, drawn in a realistic style. Below the portrait, there is a dark green panel displaying a Hindi quote written in white text. The quote reads:
"प्रेम में स्मृति का ही सुख है।
एक टीस उठती है, वही तो प्रेम का प्राण है।"
Beneath the quote, the name “जयशंकर प्रसाद | हिन्दीनामा” is written, indicating the poet and source. The overall tone of the image is warm, respectful, and literary, highlighting a thoughtful message about love and memory.