Mulk Raj Anand was an Indian writer in English, celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the lives of the marginalized castes within traditional Indian society. As a pioneer of Indo-Anglian fiction, he was among the first India-based authors writing in English to achieve an international audience. Anand's novels and short stories are cherished as foundational works of modern Indian English literature, offering perceptive insights into the experiences of the oppressed and critically examining themes of poverty and exploitation. He distinguished himself by being one of the first writers to integrate Punjabi and Hindustani idioms into his English prose, enriching its texture and authenticity.
Exploring the Hindu perspective on art, this foundational text delves into various considerations including religious, philosophical, sociological, aesthetic, and technical aspects. Originally published in 1933, it serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of Indian art, providing valuable insights into the cultural and artistic values inherent in Hinduism.
The modern classic of the re-creation of one day in the life of the sweeper and latrine cleaner Bakha, an untouchable. Anand pours a vitality and richness of detail and conveys with precision, urgency and barely disguised fury what it might have been like to be one of India's untouchables. * A Penguin Twentieth Century Classic. * With a foreword by E.M. Forster.
