Mulk Raj Anan Libri

'Across the Black Waters' is an English novel by the Indian writer Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1939. It describes the experience of Lalu, a sepoy in the Indian Army fighting on behalf of Britain against the Germans in France during World War I. He is portrayed by the author as an innocent peasant whose poor family was evicted from their land and who only vaguely understands what the war is about. The book has been described as Anand's best work since the Untouchable.

This volume brings together some of the best and most memorable stories from Mulk Raj Anand's published collections, each of them illustrating a different mood and tone. In his half-humorous and half-ironic way, Anand draws our attention to the plight of the marginalized, the poor and the illiterate, and penetrates their innermost feelings and emotions. Straightforward, unpretentious and expertly crafted, these unforgettable vignettes of life in twentieth-century India are sure to haunt the reader long after the book has been put down.

The new enlarged edition offers significant updates and additional content, enhancing the original work. Readers can expect expanded chapters, new illustrations, and fresh insights that deepen the understanding of the subject. This edition aims to engage both new readers and those familiar with the original text, providing a richer experience through comprehensive exploration of themes and concepts. It's an essential resource for anyone looking to delve deeper into the material.

The modern classic of the re-creation of one day in the life of the sweeper and latrine cleaner Bakha, an untouchable. Anand pours a vitality and richness of detail and conveys with precision, urgency and barely disguised fury what it might have been like to be one of India's untouchables. * A Penguin Twentieth Century Classic. * With a foreword by E.M. Forster.

The book focuses on the republishing of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which are now rare and costly. It emphasizes the commitment to making these timeless texts accessible through affordable, high-quality modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork.

Exploring the Hindu perspective on art, this foundational text delves into various considerations including religious, philosophical, sociological, aesthetic, and technical aspects. Originally published in 1933, it serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of Indian art, providing valuable insights into the cultural and artistic values inherent in Hinduism.

Ein alter indischer Mythos erzählt, wie Rama seine Gattin Sita verstößt, weil ein Verdacht von Untreue auf sie gefallen ist. Sita, obwohl unschuldig, verläßt ihn, um zu 'büßen', denn ein Schatten lastet auf ihr. Diese Legende der Unterwerfung und Fügsamkeit verlegt Anand in unsere Tage und kehrt sie um. Schon die Hochzeit war voller böser Vorzeichen, und als Gauri ins Dorf kommt, reiht sich Unglück an Unglück. Die Dürre versengt die Felder, die bereits verpfändete Ernte fällt aus, der Wucherer wird Herr über die Bauern. Zwietracht bricht aus, und schließlich verstößt der starrköpfige Pantschi seine Frau. Aber die Erde öffnet sich nicht wie im alten Mythos, um sie gnädig aufzunehmen. Sie hat einen langen Weg vor sich, bis sie ein neues Leben beginnen kann.