Humanism in Mulk Raj Anand's Novels

https://doi.org/10.82471/jwvkb-ej546

Abstract

Mulk Raj Anand was a superb Indo-Anglian artist in literature who painted the portraits of the downtrodden class with original colors of life. His position as a proletarian humanist is remarkable. His novels are projections of humanism. The idea of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” influenced Anand. His position as a social critic and versatile conversationalist is unique. His novels are deeply concerned with social issues like untouchability and exploitation of labour. He was a humanist by heart, mingling in his humanism the elements of Renaissance, Hellenism, and the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Nanak, Kabir, and Gandhiji. His commitment to human values is commendable. Due to his unparalleled contribution to Indo-Anglian literature, Anand will remain an immortal figure of the Anglo-Indian literary universe.

Key Words: - proletarian, humanism, conversationalist, renaissance, hellenism etc.