Priya Ram, Priya Nirmal

Beyond being siblings, the common thread between Nirmal Verma and Ramkumar is their way of looking at life and the world. Despite their somewhat different natures, their desire to recognize and acquire the truth of creation and experience seems to be rooted in a common core. Written from various locations in India and abroad, these letters delve into the brothers childhoods and the depths of their dreams. Reading them, we can sense the process of becoming the storyteller we know as Nirmal Verma. These letters also introduce us to aspects of Nirmal Vermas life that are unfamiliar to the average reader. A struggling young writer, an art lover wandering abroad, a newly-wed father, his life with his first wife, his changing relationship with communism, and his self-development as a writer, all unfold in these letters like a film. In addition to these letters, the book also contains some collectible material, including a touching letter Ramkumar wrote to Nirmal Verma after his death. Reading this book is like getting to know our beloved author more closely.