Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Coolie’, which focused on the social sufferings caused by inhumanity?
Who among the following wrote the novel ‘Coolie’, which focused on the social sufferings caused by inhumanity?
निम्नलिखित में से किसने ‘कुली’ उपन्यास लिखा था, जो अमानवीयता के कारण होने वाले सामाजिक कष्टों पर केंद्रित था?
Detailed Solution & Logic
Mulk Raj Anand/मुल्क राज आनंद
📝 Explanation (English)
The novel “Coolie” (1936) was written by Mulk Raj Anand, one of the pioneers of Indian English literature.
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The story focuses on the hardships and social injustices faced by a poor young boy, Munoo, who works as a laborer in India.
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The novel highlights issues such as child labor, exploitation, caste discrimination, and poverty.
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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:
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Untouchable (1935)
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Two Leaves and a Bud (1937)
📝 व्याख्या (Hindi)
‘कुली’ उपन्यास मुल्क राज आनंद द्वारा लिखा गया था।
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यह उपन्यास एक गरीब लड़के मुन्नू की कठिनाइयों और सामाजिक अन्यायों पर केंद्रित है।
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इसमें बाल श्रम, शोषण, जातिवाद और गरीबी जैसी समस्याओं को उजागर किया गया है।
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मुल्क राज आनंद की रचनाएँ आम तौर पर सामाजिक यथार्थवाद और मानवता पर आधारित होती हैं।
अन्य प्रमुख रचनाएँ:
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अंतचैल (Untouchable) – 1935
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Two Leaves and a Bud – 1937
⭐ Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य
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Mulk Raj Anand was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 for his contributions to literature.
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He was influenced by Marxist ideas and often wrote about the plight of the marginalized.
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“Coolie” was translated into several languages and became internationally recognized for its social message.
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Anand is considered one of the “trinity of Indian English novelists”, along with R. K. Narayan and G. V. Desani.
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