Premchand's novella Nirmala, first published in 1928, is one of the most poignant novels in Hindi on the theme of the young adolescent yoked to an elderly husband. Clearly reformist in its agenda, this novel succeeds in exploring sensitive and even dangerous terrain. Alok Rai's English translation includes an Afterword which takes note of the novel's special context, placing it in perspective and making a contemporary reading of the work possible.
- ISBN10 9390198151
- ISBN13 9789390198153
- Publish Date 6 June 2020 (first published 15 November 2001)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Lector House
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 130
- Language hin