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Dr Munshi's Diary
A Mysterious Diary and Razor-Sharp Observation
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Dr Munshir Diary (ডঃ মুন্সীর ডায়েরী)
Originally in Bengali1990
Story #339 chapters53 pages57 min read
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About This Book
When Feluda, the master detective, and his companions stumble upon a peculiar diary, their sharp wit and powers of observation are put to the test. Amid lively banter and subtle clues, secrets begin to surface, drawing the trio into a puzzle that only Feluda can unravel. Dive into this captivating adventure where every detail matters—can you keep up with Feluda's legendary mind?
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Munshi Palace— The name of the Munshi family's house.
Penguin— A major international publishing company planning to publish Dr Rajen Munshi's diary.
Swinhoe Street— The address where Shankar Munshi and his family live.
Telegraph— An English-language newspaper published in India, mentioned as a source of news about the diary's publication.
Beltola Road— A road in Kolkata where Sukhamoy Chakravarty's family lives.
Calcutta— A major city in India, now known as Kolkata, where much of the story is set.
Vocabulary
bearer— A term used in India for a household servant or attendant.
Charminar— A brand of Indian cigarettes.
shikari— A hunter, especially one who hunts big game in India.
rupees— The official currency of India.
shikar— The Hindi word for hunting, often referring to big game hunting in India.
airmail envelopes— Special envelopes used for sending letters internationally by air, common in India before widespread email use.
