These three works together form a trilogy that follows the life and experiences of the protagonist, Lal Singh.
1. Village (1939) - This novel introduces Lal Singh, a peasant boy from Punjab, and depicts the social, economic, and cultural aspects of village life in India.
2. Across the Black Waters (1939) - This sequel follows Lal as he becomes a soldier in the British Indian Army during World War I and experiences the horrors of war in Europe.
3. The Sword and the Sickle (1942) - The final book of the trilogy sees Lal returning to India, where he gets involved in the Indian independence movement and the agrarian struggles of the peasants.
"Private Life of an Indian Prince" and "The Road" are other notable works by Mulk Raj Anand, depicting different facets of Indian society, but are not part of the mentioned trilogy.
Year-wise PYQs
