Le Journal de Mademoiselle d’Arvers is a French novel written by Toru Dutt, an Indian poet and writer known for her mastery of both English and French. She was among the earliest Indian women writers to gain international recognition.
Why Option 3 is Correct:
Toru Dutt (1856–1877) was a literary prodigy from India who wrote proficiently in English and French.
Le Journal de Mademoiselle d’Arvers (translated as The Diary of Mademoiselle d’Arvers) is her only novel, written entirely in French.
It was published posthumously in 1879, two years after her death, and is recognized as the first novel in French by an Indian woman.
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