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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... there were other truths ? A sneeze from Yaye Khady reminded him of her presence . ' Yaye Khady is possessive ! Pig - headed ... there's a room available . . immediately ! ” And as soon as you let on you are black , the available room has ...
... there were other truths ? A sneeze from Yaye Khady reminded him of her presence . ' Yaye Khady is possessive ! Pig - headed ... there's a room available . . immediately ! ” And as soon as you let on you are black , the available room has ...
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... There's no nobility in it . It involves no sacrifice . There will be no wrench . It is simply the logical climax of a process set in motion before we met . She too dug her heels in . I am determined to retain my own identity as far as ...
... There's no nobility in it . It involves no sacrifice . There will be no wrench . It is simply the logical climax of a process set in motion before we met . She too dug her heels in . I am determined to retain my own identity as far as ...
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... There's no limit to their impertinence ! ' ( His daughter noticed that he made no mention of their courage ... there'd be no more demonstrators , no more barricades ! No more protests ! ' And Monsieur de La Vallée adjusted the braces ...
... There's no limit to their impertinence ! ' ( His daughter noticed that he made no mention of their courage ... there'd be no more demonstrators , no more barricades ! No more protests ! ' And Monsieur de La Vallée adjusted the braces ...
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