Mulk Raj Anand

One of the most famous Indian authors of English literature, Mulk Raj Anand portrayed the life of the lower castes in traditional Indian culture.

He is a well-known novelist from India who writes on the pernicious traditions that have Indian roots. His writings frequently discuss traditional Indian society. The rigorous caste system in India is a practice that is bad for everyone. In his writings, Anand bravely discusses the abuse of people from lower social groups. A masterpiece of contemporary Indian English literature, Anand's novels and short tales are regarded for their insightful depictions of the lives of the downtrodden and their examinations of poverty, exploitation, and disaster.

Untouchable, Anand's debut book, makes this clear. The elimination of the caste system is central to the storyline. This 1935 book chronicles the life of Bakha, a sweeper who belongs to the lowest class of the despised Untouchables. Most of the time, he accepts it as a natural aspect of life. After all, he was raised in that manner. But a sequence of occurrences make him wonder about his existence and the part he plays in society.

In more than half of the novel, Bakha commutes to work and does his duties while thinking about numerous concepts. With interactions with missionary organizations and demonstrations involving well-known politicians, the book's last portion has a more political tenor.

Born - Died: 1905-2004

Topics aimed at: lives of the poorer castes in traditional Indian society