Coolie (novel)

Coolie is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1936.^[1] The second book written by Mulk Raj Anand, Coolie reinforced his position as one of India's leading English authors.^[2] The book is highly critical of British rule in India and India's caste system.^[3] The plot revolves around a 14-year-old boy, Munoo, and his plight due to poverty and exploitation aided by the social and political structures in place. Anand here tries to break the traditional way of life.^[4]

The Coolie

1949 edition
Author	Mulk Raj Anand
Language	English
Genre	Novel
Publication date	1936
Publication place	India
Media type	Print
ISBN	978-0-14-018680-2
OCLC	3682917
Dewey Decimal	823 20
LC Class	PR9499.3.A5 C6 1994
Preceded by	Untouchable
Followed by	Two Leaves and a Bud

In 2004, a commemorative edition including this book was launched by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.^[5]