Old Bapu by Mulk Raj Anand

In Old Bapu by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of mortality, struggle, desperation, reliance, fear and hope. Taken from his The Power of Darkness and Other Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Anand may […]

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The Silver Bangles by Mulk Raj Anand

In The Silver Bangles by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of jealousy, patriarchy, connection, insecurity and anger. Taken from his Lajwanti and Other Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the […]

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Fear of Fear by Mulk Raj Anand

In Fear of Fear by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of determination, fear, resentment, independence and cruelty. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the theme of determination. […]

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A Dog’s Life by Mulk Raj Anand

In A Dog’s Life by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of pity, love, connection, kindness, cruelty, acceptance and empathy. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that the narrator may pity […]

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The Parrot in the Cage by Mulk Raj Anand

In The Parrot in the Cage by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of conflict, desperation, loneliness, hopelessness and struggle. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring […]

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Duty by Mulk Raj Anand

In Duty by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of corruption, control, power, commitment, greed, selfishness, responsibility and self-importance. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the theme of […]

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The Liar by Mulk Raj Anand

In The Liar by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of storytelling, friendship, innocence, respect and jealousy. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a young boy called Acha and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the theme of […]

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The Barber’s Trade Union by Mulk Raj Anand

In The Barber’s Trade Union by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of class, appearance, alienation, arrogance, ingenuity, independence, admiration, respect, control and freedom. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a young unnamed boy and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand […]

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A Pair of Mustachios by Mulk Raj Anand

In A Pair of Mustachios by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of pride, class, conformity, acceptance, tradition and freedom. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the theme […]

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The Lost Child by Mulk Raj Anand

In The Lost Child by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of desire, materialism, connection, kindness, desperation, acceptance and security. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and from the beginning of the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring […]

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