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==