The Private Life of an Indian Prince is a novel by Mulk Raj Anand first published in 1953.[1] The book is classified as one of Anand's most impressive and important works.[2] In keeping with his other writings dealing with the topic of social and political reform, this book deals with the abolition of the princely states system in India.[3] While the novel is not an autobiography, like many of his earlier novels, it follows an autobiographical tone.[4]
 First edition | |
| Author | Mulk Raj Anand |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Hutchinson |
Publication date | 1953 |
| Publication place | India |
| Media type | |
| OCLC | 9746197 |
In 2004, a commemorative edition including this book was launched by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Mulk Raj Anand draws closer to 100". The Times of India. 11 December 2003. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Author Mulk Raj Anand dead". Asia Africa Intelligence Wire. 29 September 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.
- ^ Mehrotra, Arvind Krishna (2003). An illustrated history of Indian literature in English. Permanent Black. p. 178. ISBN 978-81-7824-031-2. OCLC 51586373.
- ^ "PM releases special commemorative edition on Mulk Raj Anand". Govt of India, Press Information Bureau. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
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