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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... three thousand franc wanted for candles to light the young mother's room . ' The griote immediately proffered the sum . Ouleymatou's mother delegated her jeweller to voice her thanks ' Ouleymatou's labour pains have not been in vain . 128.
... three thousand franc wanted for candles to light the young mother's room . ' The griote immediately proffered the sum . Ouleymatou's mother delegated her jeweller to voice her thanks ' Ouleymatou's labour pains have not been in vain . 128.
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... griote sang loudly to catch the attention of the crowd : ' You are not the most ill - favoured , nor the most tight - fisted . ' Ah ! Behold my princess ! She advances like a Linguère , a noble lady of yore . You , the descendant of Lat ...
... griote sang loudly to catch the attention of the crowd : ' You are not the most ill - favoured , nor the most tight - fisted . ' Ah ! Behold my princess ! She advances like a Linguère , a noble lady of yore . You , the descendant of Lat ...
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... griote proclaimed , ' Eight pagnes and a hundred thousand francs ! The gift of Ousmane's sisters and female cousins to their nephew . ' The announcement was greeted with applause . Four elegant boubous were ostentatiously thrown into ...
... griote proclaimed , ' Eight pagnes and a hundred thousand francs ! The gift of Ousmane's sisters and female cousins to their nephew . ' The announcement was greeted with applause . Four elegant boubous were ostentatiously thrown into ...
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