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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... eau de cologne . She gave Yesterday she had looked sensational in her white shirt and trousers with a turquoise scarf . The previous day , a very full green dress with matching shoes had set off the colour of her eyes . Today ? She ...
... eau de cologne . She gave Yesterday she had looked sensational in her white shirt and trousers with a turquoise scarf . The previous day , a very full green dress with matching shoes had set off the colour of her eyes . Today ? She ...
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... eau de cologne to freshen the air . She closed the door . She took some couscous from her mother's store - cupboard , added water , mixed it to a smooth paste and put it to steam in the couscous steamer . At the nearby market she ...
... eau de cologne to freshen the air . She closed the door . She took some couscous from her mother's store - cupboard , added water , mixed it to a smooth paste and put it to steam in the couscous steamer . At the nearby market she ...
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... eau de cologne to get rid of the lingering smell of fish . Gradually the other guests slipped away . When they were alone Ouleymatou drew the curtain . Then Mabo Dialli , the griot , began strumming on his Khalam . And as he plucked at ...
... eau de cologne to get rid of the lingering smell of fish . Gradually the other guests slipped away . When they were alone Ouleymatou drew the curtain . Then Mabo Dialli , the griot , began strumming on his Khalam . And as he plucked at ...
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