The Village is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1939.[1] This book was the first of a trilogy that included Across the Black Waters and The Sword and the Sickle.[2] The plot centers on India's political structure, specifically the British rule and the independence movement.[3] The novel revolves around Lal Singh a peasant in the Punjab, his antics going against social norms while in the village, his subsequent enrollment in the army and his troubles in the army, culminating in his return to the village.[4]
 First edition | |
| Author | Mulk Raj Anand |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1939 |
| Media type | |
| OCLC | 2994746 |
| Preceded by | Two Leaves and a Bud |
| Followed by | Across the Black Waters |
References edit
- ^ "Mulk Raj Anand". The Daily Telegraph. 29 September 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "The seven ages of Mulk Raj Anand". Business Standard. 5 October 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Poetics of protest". The Hindu. 4 December 2005. Archived from the original on 8 December 2005. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ Khan, S. A. (2000). Mulk Raj Anand: the novel of commitment. Atlantic Publishers. p. 48. ISBN 978-81-7156-958-8. OCLC 47937747.
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