Untouchable (novel)
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| Author | Mulk Raj Anand |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 1935 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-018395-5 |
| OCLC | 22686185 |
| Followed by | Coolie |
Untouchable is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand published in 1935. The novel established Anand as one of India's leading English authors.[1] The book was inspired by his aunt's experience when she had a meal with a Muslim woman and was treated as an outcast by his family.[2][3] The plot of this book, Anand's first, revolves around the argument for eradicating the caste system.[4] It depicts a day in the life of Bakha, a young "sweeper", who is "untouchable" due to his work cleaning latrines.
Publication history
The book was first published in 1935.[5] Later editions carried a foreword written by E. M. Forster.[2] In 2004, a commemorative edition including this book was launched by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[6]
References
- ^ "Mulk Raj Anand, 98; Wrote About India's Injustices". Los Angeles Times. October 1, 2004. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ a b "Indian author Mulk Raj Anand dies". BBC. September 28, 2004. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ "Mulk Raj Anand, R.I.P." September 28, 2004. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
- ^ "Mulk Raj Anand draws closer to 100". The Times of India. December 11, 2003. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ "PM releases special commemorative edition on Mulk Raj Anand". Govt of India, Press Information Bureau. December 11, 2004. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
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