The Private Life of an Indian Prince explained

The Private Life of an Indian Prince
Author:	Mulk Raj Anand
Country:	India
Language:	English
Publisher:	Hutchinson
Release Date:	1953
Media Type:	Print
Oclc:	9746197

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]

In 2004, a commemorative edition including this book was launched by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: Mulk Raj Anand draws closer to 100. December 11, 2003. The Times of India. 2009-08-31.
2. News: Author Mulk Raj Anand dead.. September 29, 2004. Asia Africa Intelligence Wire. 2009-08-31.
3. News: Poetics of protest . https://web.archive.org/web/20051208053621/http://www.hindu.com/lr/2005/12/04/stories/2005120400090200.htm. dead. December 8, 2005. December 4, 2005. The Hindu. 2009-08-31.
4. Book: Mehrotra, Arvind Krishna. An illustrated history of Indian literature in English. 2003. Permanent Black. 178. 978-81-7824-031-2. 51586373.
5. Web site: PM releases special commemorative edition on Mulk Raj Anand . December 11, 2004. Govt of India, Press Information Bureau. 2009-08-31.