Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Coolie’, which focused on the social sufferings caused by inhumanity?

📝 Explanation (English)

The novel “Coolie” (1936) was written by Mulk Raj Anand, one of the pioneers of Indian English literature.

• The story focuses on the hardships and social injustices faced by a poor young boy, Munoo, who works as a laborer in India.

• The novel highlights issues such as child labor, exploitation, caste discrimination, and poverty.

• Anand’s writing often emphasized social realism and humanitarian concerns, making him a prominent figure in Indian literature.

Other famous works by Mulk Raj Anand:

• Untouchable (1935)

• Two Leaves and a Bud (1937)

📝 व्याख्या (Hindi)

‘कुली’ उपन्यास मुल्क राज आनंद द्वारा लिखा गया था।

• यह उपन्यास एक गरीब लड़के मुन्नू की कठिनाइयों और सामाजिक अन्यायों पर केंद्रित है।

• इसमें बाल श्रम, शोषण, जातिवाद और गरीबी जैसी समस्याओं को उजागर किया गया है।

• मुल्क राज आनंद की रचनाएँ आम तौर पर सामाजिक यथार्थवाद और मानवता पर आधारित होती हैं।

अन्य प्रमुख रचनाएँ:

• अंतचैल (Untouchable) – 1935

• Two Leaves and a Bud – 1937

⭐ Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य

• Mulk Raj Anand was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 for his contributions to literature.

• He was influenced by Marxist ideas and often wrote about the plight of the marginalized.

• “Coolie” was translated into several languages and became internationally recognized for its social message.

• Anand is considered one of the “trinity of Indian English novelists”, along with R. K. Narayan and G. V. Desani.