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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... father's voice echoed other voices heard in the course of receptions and meetings , those of his compatriots who ... father remained silent and aloof during these mud slinging sessions . For that reason she believed in the possibility of ...
... father's voice echoed other voices heard in the course of receptions and meetings , those of his compatriots who ... father remained silent and aloof during these mud slinging sessions . For that reason she believed in the possibility of ...
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... ( father's expression ) , without giving them a chance to air their own opinions about what father calls " this tidal wave " . Mireille concluded her letter : ' There is no longer any possibility of doing things in the straightforward ...
... ( father's expression ) , without giving them a chance to air their own opinions about what father calls " this tidal wave " . Mireille concluded her letter : ' There is no longer any possibility of doing things in the straightforward ...
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... father's encouragement and his mother's loving attentions , made easy progress through his university courses . He ... father's ex- serviceman's pension , they could scarcely meet the cost of essentials . His father was getting on in ...
... father's encouragement and his mother's loving attentions , made easy progress through his university courses . He ... father's ex- serviceman's pension , they could scarcely meet the cost of essentials . His father was getting on in ...
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