In the preceding unit of this block we have given you a bird’s eyeview of he rise of the Indian English novel from the very beginning till the turn of the millennium. In this topic, we shall discuss Mulk Raj Anand who, with R.K. Narayan and Raja Rao, established Indian English novel in the gamut of Indian and world literatures. Anand’s life may be divided into three periods, according to the place of his residence and activity:

a.       The early years in India until his departure for England 1905-1925.

b.       The years in Europe, 1925-1945.