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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... letter . This was what Mireille had to say : ' My dear parents , When you receive this letter , posted just before my departure , I shall already be far away from you , starting my new life with my Senegalese family . I am of age and ...
... letter . This was what Mireille had to say : ' My dear parents , When you receive this letter , posted just before my departure , I shall already be far away from you , starting my new life with my Senegalese family . I am of age and ...
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... letter through without a pause : ' You have loved me in your own way and I know what I mean to you . I am overwhelmed at the enormity of your grief . But one cannot escape one's own fate . I cannot give up the man I love , simply ...
... letter through without a pause : ' You have loved me in your own way and I know what I mean to you . I am overwhelmed at the enormity of your grief . But one cannot escape one's own fate . I cannot give up the man I love , simply ...
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... letter here , so that I'd get it with my official correspondence ! ' At last he placed the letter on the table and slipped on his jacket again . He felt a sudden chill in his chest and limbs . He left the office . His chauffeur was ...
... letter here , so that I'd get it with my official correspondence ! ' At last he placed the letter on the table and slipped on his jacket again . He felt a sudden chill in his chest and limbs . He left the office . His chauffeur was ...
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