Mulk Raj Anand's novel "Untouchable" portrays the struggles and discrimination faced by a young Dalit man named Bakha in pre-independent India.

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" explores the life of Kamala, a Dalit woman, and the challenges she encounters due to her caste in Kerala, India.

Raja Rao's novels, such as "Kanthapura" and "The Serpent and the Rope," delve into the intricacies of caste and its influence on the lives of characters.

George Orwell's allegorical novel "Animal Farm" employs the concept of a "caste system" among animals to critique social inequality and oppression.

Premchand's short stories, such as "The Thakur's Well" and "The Gift of a Cow," address issues of caste discrimination and social inequality in rural India.

Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple" centers around the life of Celie, an African-American woman, and explores the intersections of race, gender, and class oppression.

Mahasweta Devi's writings, including novels and short stories, often focus on the struggles of marginalized communities, including Dalits and women, in rural India.

Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger" follows the journey of Balram Halwai, a young man from a lower caste, as he navigates the complexities of caste and class in modern India.

O.V. Vijayan's writings, such as "Khasakkinte Ithihasam" (The Legends of Khasak), explore the lives and struggles of Dalits in Kerala, India.

Salman Rushdie's novel "Midnight's Children" intertwines the stories of individuals born at the stroke of midnight on India's independence day with the broader historical and social context, including the issue of caste.

Anita Desai's novels, such as "Clear Light of Day" and "The Village by the Sea," often delve into the complexities of caste and its influence on family relationships and individual identities.

Aravind Adiga's novel "The White Tiger" features the protagonist Balram Halwai, a Dalit man, who navigates the challenges of caste and class in modern India.

Arundhati Roy's novels, such as "The God of Small Things" and "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," address issues of caste, gender, and religious oppression in contemporary India.

Arundhati Roy's novel "The God of Small Things" is set in a small village in Kerala, India, and explores the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the impact of caste on their relationships and identities.

Mahasweta Devi's writings, including novels and short stories, often focus on the struggles of marginalized communities, including Dalits and women, in rural India.