Scarlet SongLongman, 1985 - 171 pages Mireille, daughter of a French diplomat, Ousmane, son of a poor Muslim family in Senegal : two childhood sweethearts forced to share their love in secret. Their marriage shocks and dismays both sets of parents, but it soon becomes clear that their youthful optimism and love is a poor defense against the pressures of society. As Ousmane is lured back to his roots, Mireille is left humiliated, isolated and alone. The tyranny of tradition and chauvinism is brilliantly exposed in this passionate plea for human understanding. |
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... the voices of our dead The fevers of the past pervade my thoughts ! My fond heart was strengthened by your affection : You filled the void of my orphaned childhood . Mariama Bâ PART ONE The district of Grand Dakar known as Usine iv.
... the voices of our dead The fevers of the past pervade my thoughts ! My fond heart was strengthened by your affection : You filled the void of my orphaned childhood . Mariama Bâ PART ONE The district of Grand Dakar known as Usine iv.
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... Grand - Dakar . He wanted to get away from polluted dust and air that reeked of stopped - up drains . He wanted his brothers and sisters to grow up in a decent house free from insidious draughts causing chronic bronchial infections . He ...
... Grand - Dakar . He wanted to get away from polluted dust and air that reeked of stopped - up drains . He wanted his brothers and sisters to grow up in a decent house free from insidious draughts causing chronic bronchial infections . He ...
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... Grand - Dakar , set out for Gibraltar . Yaye Khady had been notified the day before to expect them , and racked her brains for the meaning of this visit . She had no inkling of her son's nocturnal expeditions to his former neighbourhood ...
... Grand - Dakar , set out for Gibraltar . Yaye Khady had been notified the day before to expect them , and racked her brains for the meaning of this visit . She had no inkling of her son's nocturnal expeditions to his former neighbourhood ...
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