Mera Parivar () is a Hindi memoir collection written by Mahadevi Varma and published in 1972. This is the author's final original prose work, excluding compilations of earlier writings and collections of speeches.
Content The book contains nine memoirs about various pet animals, distributed across seven chapters. Each chapter is titled after the name given to the animal by the author. In sequence, they are: Neelkanth—the peacock Gillu—the squirrel Sona—the doe Durmukh—the rabbit Gaura—the cow Neelu—the dog Nikki—the mongoose Rosie—the she-dog Rani—the mare
The sketches present detailed accounts of the author’s interactions with various animals, portraying them as significant and cherished members of her household. The book has been translated to English by Ruth Vanita.
See also Kholstomer Hindi literature List of Hindi writers The Elephant Whisperer
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