Coolie (novel)

1936 novel by Mulk Raj Anand

The Coolie

1949 edition

Author| Mulk Raj Anand
Language| English
Genre| Novel

Publication date

| 1936
Publication place| India
Media type| Print
ISBN| 978-0-14-018680-2
OCLC| 3682917

Dewey Decimal

| 823 20
LC Class| PR9499.3.A5 C6 1994
Preceded by| Untouchable
Followed by| Two Leaves and a Bud

Coolie is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1936.[1] The second book written by Mulk Raj Anand, Coolie reinforced his position as one of India's leading English authors.[2] The book is highly critical of British rule in India and India's caste system.[3] The plot revolves around a 14-year-old boy, Munoo, and his plight due to poverty and exploitation aided by the social and political structures in place. Anand here tries to break the traditional way of life.[4]

In 2004, a commemorative edition including this book was launched by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Mulk imes of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
2. ^ "Mulk Raj Anand, 98; Wrote About India's Injustices". Los Angeles Times. 1 October 2004. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
3. ^ "Indian author Mulk Raj Anand dies". BBC. 28 September 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
4. ^ Bhatnagar, Manmohan Krishna; Mittapalli Rajeshwar (2000). The novels of Mulk Raj Anand: a critical study. Atlantic Publishers. p. 69\. ISBN 978-81-7156-934-2. OCLC 237560616.
5. ^ "PM releases special commemorative edition on Mulk Raj Anand". Govt of India, Press Information Bureau. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2009.

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Works of Mulk Raj Anand

* Untouchable
* Coolie
* Two Leaves and a Bud
* The Village
* Across the Black Waters
* The Sword and the Sickle
* The Big Heart
* The Private Life of an Indian Prince
* Death of a Hero
* Morning Face
* The Confessions of a Lover
* Conversations in Bloomsbury
* The Road

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