Hindi Literature Books for UPSC 2024

Hindi Literature Books for UPSC: Hindi Literature is a popular optional subject for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. It offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and literary knowledge. Selecting the right Hindi literature books for UPSC is crucial for a thorough understanding and effective preparation. So, if you are applying for the Hindi Literature optional paper, then go through the comprehensive list of recommended books for Paper I and Paper II along with preparation strategies from here.

Hindi Literature Books for UPSC Optional

Hindi Literature Books for UPSC Optional Paper I

• Hindi Sahitya Ka Saral Itihas – Dr. Vishwanath Tripathi
• Hindi Sahitya Ka Itihas – Dr. Nagendra
• Hindi Bhasha – Dr. Hardev Bahri
• Khadi Boli ka Prarambhik Swaroop – Nilesh Jain
• Hindi Bhasha avam Sahitya Ka Vastunishth Etihas – Sarswati Pandey, Govind Pandey

• NCERT Class XI – Sahitya Shastra Parichay
• Chhayavad – Dr. Namvar Singh
• Hindi Sahitya Aur Samvedna Ka Vikas – Dr. Ramswaroop Chaturvedi
• Nibandh Nilaya – Dr.Satyendra
• Hindi Bhasha avam Sahitya Ka Vastunishth Etihas – Sarswati Pandey, Govind Pandey

Hindi Literature Books for UPSC Optional Paper II

• Kabir Granthawali, Ed. Shyam Sundar Das
• Kabir: Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
• Soordas : Bhramar Geetsar, Ed. Ramchandra Shukla
• Tulsidas : Ramcharit Manas and Kavitawali
• Jayasi : Padmawat Ed. Shyam Sundar Das
• Bihari : Bihari Ratnakar Ed. Jagnnath Prasad Ratnakar
• Maithili Sharan Gupta : Bharat Bharati
• Prasad : Kamayani

• गोदान, मुंशी प्रेमचंद
• राग दरबारी, श्रीलाल शुक्ल
• कवितावली, तुलसीदास

• Bharatendu : Bharat Durdasha
• Mohan Rakesh : Ashadh Ka Ek Din
• Ramchandra : Chintamani (Part I) (KavitaKya Shukla Hai, ShraddhaAurBhakti)
• Dr. Satyendra : Nibandh Nilaya—Bal Krishna Bhatt, Premchand, Gulab Rai, Hajari Prasad, Dwivedi, Ram Vilas Sharma, Agyeya, Kuber Nath Rai.
• Premchand : Godan, Premchand ki Sarvashreshtha Kahaniyan, Ed.
• Amrit Rai/Manjusha—Prem Chand ki Sarvashreshtha Kahaniyan.
• Prasad : Skandgupta
• Yashpal : Divya
• Phaniswar Nath : Maila Anchal Renu

Hindi Literature Books for UPSC Optional by Toppers

• हिंदी साहित्य का इतिहास, डॉ. रामचंद्र शुक्ल
• काव्यशास्त्र और साहित्यालोचना, डॉ. नगेन्द्र
• साहित्य सिद्धांत और आधुनिक विमर्श, डॉ. विश्वनाथ त्रिपाठी
• साहित्य और समाज, डॉ. नामवर सिंह
• Jaayasee Aakalan ke Aayaam- Sadanand Shaahee (जायसी आकालन के आयाम – सदानंद शाही)
• Kabeer –Param Anand Srivastav (कबीर-परम आनंद श्रीवास्तव)
• Kabeer ke Sabad – Dr. Sukadev Sinha (कबीर के सबद – डॉ. सुकदेव सिन्हा)
• Khadi Boli ka Prarambhik Swaroop – Nilesh Jain (खड़ी बोली का प्रारम्भिक स्वरूप – नीलेश जैन)
• Mahaabhoj Mulyankan ke Paripekshy – Sadaanand Shaahee (महाभोज मुल्यंकाण के परिपेक्ष्य – सदानंद शाही)
• Mohan Raakesh aur Ashadh ka Ek din –Gireesh Rastogi (मोहन राकेश और आषाढ़ का एक दिन -गिरीश रस्तोगी)
• Niraala Rachita Raam Kee Shakti Pooja Bhaashy –Dr. Surya Prasaad Dikshit (निराला रचिता राम की शक्ति पूजा भाष्य -डॉ. सूर्य प्रसाद दीक्षित)

How to Prepare Using Hindi Literature Books for UPSC?

1. Start with Basics: Begin your preparation with foundational texts to build a strong understanding of Hindi literature's history and evolution.
2. Focus on Key Authors: Study the works of key authors in detail, understanding their themes, styles, and contributions to Hindi literature.
3. Integrate Critical Analysis: Develop skills in critical analysis by reading literary critiques and theories.
4. Make Notes: Create concise notes for quick revision, focusing on important texts, authors, and literary movements.
5. Practice Answer Writing: Regularly practice writing answers to previous years' questions and mock tests to improve your writing skills and time management.