Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 0-14-303277-1 |
No of pages | 785 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
Published Date | 30 Jun 2015 |
Satyajit Ray (1921-92) was one of the greatest film-makers of his time. In 1992, he was awarded the Oscar for Lifetime Achievement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In the same year he was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna.
Ray was also a writer of repute, and his short stories, novellas, poems and articles, written in Bengali, have been immensely popular. He has published several books in Bengali, most of which became bestsellers.
He is also the author of the famous Feluda stories, the translations of which have been made available by Penguin.
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For all Sherlock Holmes fans, Complete Adventures Of Felida - Vol. 1 by Satyajit Ray, promises to be an interesting read. Set in the suburbs of Calcutta and Bengal, the book is a compilation of genuine detective stories, written by an Indian author. Felida stories were written by the author during the period 1965 and 1992.
To understand the plot completely, it would be good if the reader can follow a chronological pattern. This is where Complete Adventures Of Felida - Vol. 1 can help. The book has compiled the stories according to their timeline. The protagonist of the Felida stories is a detective named Master Sleuth Pradesh C Miter, a.k.a. Felida.
The adventures that occur when unlocking the mysteries involved in various investigations, are narrated in a humorous style. The story is rich with characters such as Topes Ranjan Miter, a.k.a. Top she, who narrates the thrilling investigative stories, and Almohad Ganguli, a.k.a. Jaray, a crime writer by profession.
The plot, narration, and the approach is unique in its craft, and each of the Felida stories are known for its widespread praise. The volume is specially compiled to let the reader trace the growth of the protagonist, from a beginner to an efficient investigator. First published in 2004 by Penguin India, the book is available as paperback.
Key Features: Originally written in Bengali for a children's magazine, the book is widely acclaimed for its humor and style. Due to its popularity, the stories where translated into English, becoming a popular Indian detective collection.