The Coolie
1949 edition
AuthorMulk Raj Anand
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish
GenreNovel
Publication date
1936
Media typePrint
ISBN978-0-14-018680-2
OCLC3682917
823 20
LC ClassPR9499.3.A5 C6 1994
Preceded byUntouchable 
Followed byTwo 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

  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. 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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