Nirmala

Name : Nirmala

Author : Premchand

Book Format : Paperback

Edition : 2025

Genre : Comics & Mangas

ISBN : 9789334312348

Language : Hindi

Pages : 101-200 Pages

Publish Year : 2025

Publisher : Leaf & Line

Sub Genre : Happiness Books

Nirmala is a poignant social novel written by legendary Hindi-Urdu author Munshi Premchand. Set in early 20th-century India, the novel explores the grim realities of dowry, child marriage, and the emotional trauma caused by forced mismatched marriages.

The story revolves around Nirmala, a young, intelligent, and beautiful girl who is married off to a much older widower due to her father’s untimely death and the burden of dowry. What follows is a deeply emotional journey of mistrust, misunderstandings, and the tragic consequences of societal norms.

Through rich characters and gripping storytelling, Premchand delivers a powerful critique of the social evils that plagued Indian society, especially for women. Nirmala remains a timeless classic that provokes thought and continues to resonate with readers even today.

Country of Origin : India