Untouchable (novel)
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Author | Mulk Raj Anand |
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Country | India |
Language | English |
Genre | Novel |
Publication date
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1935 |
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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]
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