Coolie (novel)

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

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.