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Vivek Sharma
Mulk Raj Anand’s Untouchable (1935) is a landmark novel in Indian English literature that offers a scathing critique of the caste system and the pervasive social hierarchies of pre-independence India. Through the character of Bakha, a young Dalit boy, Anand vividly depicts the systemic discrimination and daily humiliations endured by the untouchables. This introduction examines the novel’s narrative structure, thematic concerns, and symbolic elements, while also situating the work within the broader context of colonial modernity and Indian reformist thought. Employing realism and satire, Anand not only exposes the moral and spiritual contradictions of the caste system but also engages with contemporary debates on identity, dignity, and social change. The paper draws on various scholarly sources to underscore the novel’s continuing relevance as a powerful indictment of social injustice and its significant place in the discourse on caste and literature in India.
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P-ISSN: 2664-8717
E-ISSN: 2664-8725
Toll Free: 1800-1234070
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