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Penguin brings together Mulk Raj Anand’s best novels in this Classic collection. This collection includes Untouchable, Coolie and Private Life of an Indian Prince. Summary of the Book This omnibus collects three of Mulk Raj Anand’s most famous works. Untouchable Inspired by the experiences of his aunt, Anand writes of how the mere act of eating with a person of a lower caste is considered a forbidden act in Indian society. Coolie A young boy, Munoo, experiences crippling poverty as a result of the socio-political structures that were encouraged by the British Rule and India’s caste system. Private Life of an Indian Prince Originally intended to be an autobiography, this story gives readers several insights into Anand’s life. About Mulk Raj Anand Mulk Raj Anand was an Indian novelist who wrote in English. He is remembered for his depiction of the lives of the poorer castes. He is also one of the pioneers of Indo-Anglian fiction and one of the first Indians to gain an international fandom. Anand is also known for Two Leaves and a Bud, The Village and Across the Black Waters. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for Morning Face, one of the volumes of his seven-part autobiography.